How To Get Sober | 4 Years Sober Today 

Do it for yourself! I've got 20+ years. I never want to be that person I was.

I can still remember vividly finding you first sobervid here on RU-vid. It really hit me hard back then, because I could relate to so many things and your brutal honesty and vulnerability touched me deeply. I became sober a short time afterwards and now I’m well past 500 days. Never going back to the misery that is alcohol.Thank you for having the courage to share and being honest back then. You really made a difference in my life on so many levels. Sending you much love and gratitude from germany. Chris

Badass dude! Mad respect for you. I appreciate you for inspiring me to get sober-I’m now 150 days sober today-thank you!

Hubby will be 1 year this Dec, found you at his rock bottom and man you helped me understand what he was going through. A good quote, "it's easier to stay sober than to get sober"

I wish my brother had gotten sober. He has been gone 5 years and six months now. The hardest thing is he was the Youngest of us. About Smoking....I Did Quit!! Six years ago. My GF said Quit or Leave. I feel great. Thank You for sharing.

11 months sober here!!! I DID actually find your channel firstly through your few getting sober videos in the beginning and they did help me out quite a bit. Even though your content is not very sober oriented I do consider you and your channel to be in my sober circle because even though you don't talk about it much you show what folks can achieve during sobriety and what they can have moving forward. Keep up the great work with sobriety and this channel!

7 weeks sober today from 35 plus years of mainly weekend drinking and recreational drug use plus holidays and vacations etc...Had the odd month ir weekemd off it here snd there but mainly reoeating this behaviour over and over sgain untill u really do hit your own personal rock bottom...Ive accomplished so much already since being sober and in my realtionships, work etc, Doing my kitchen out etc , and my gym wirkouts are so much better ! Training to be a personal trainer etc..Have a few friends who dont underdstand etc but they arnt there to pick up the pieces ! Great video thanks mate and redinated so true wi th me ! 😊

Awesome video!!! Great job dude!! I'm one year sober January 15th, 2022. Life is so much better. And yes, being a drunk is so expensive. Unbelievable. I dranked for 40 plus years. Had 3 DUI's over the years. Married 4 times, just to mention some of the misery I went through and caused. I was done..... Don't ever want to go back to those horrible dark days... Take care P.s. I threw in the towel, a year ago, January 15th, 2021, and went into rehab. Best thing I've ever done.

One month sober for me after I relapsed at 3 months. I always rewatch your I year sober video and it give me the push I need. “We don’t drink no matter what” WOW! thanks for the update

Stumbled accross the videos thank you for making them...My journey starts today...It's time

I'm just over six weeks by watching your videos. I was going to do 100 days but I feel so good I'm done indefinitely. Like you said there are nothing but positives. Literally everything is better.

Gnarkill, you are my inspiration. I quit drinking months ago and the day I decided to stop I rewatched several of your videos and continue to rewatch them. Thank you.

absolutely love this. Coming up on 18 months and am currently working in the recovery field :) Also making music as a passion and living my life finally without being obsessed w/ alcohol and throwing it all away...

Coming up on 1 month, your first video on this was such an inspiration to me even before I had the willingness to actually make the change. Thank you so much.

I was sober for 4 months then I replaced!!! I’m not giving up! I was depressed in sobriety because of personal issues now I relish that alcohol makes it wore! I’m going for counseling in the next week but damn alcohol is such a hard thing to quit especially when you have mental health and other problems in your life. Oh and by the way congratulations on your sobriety!!

Just hit six months sober. I'd been meaning to try kicking my addiction for years up to that point, but it was watching your 2 years sober video that made me make the leap and really go for it. My life has never been better, and sobriety gets easier with every day. Thank you so, so much. Ollie

Got 4 months myself. Watched one of your older videos before I finally went to detox and treatment! Thanks man!

Never heard of the pink cloud effect before. I'll have to look into it. Love that quote "if you don't like sobriety, you can go back to drinking and your misery will be refunded ".

congratsssss on 4 years!! so thankful to be sober!!! I don't miss that life at all! it's so much better being clean!!! so many pro's of quitting I could make a long list. happy to be delivered from that trash

Yo, just wanted to say congrats dude. I've watched your first video like a million times and just came back to it again today to try and get back at it. Appreciate you homie.

That's my sober birthday too!! :) Congratulations!!

Yesss bro!!! U are a true example of a success story 🎉 👏🏿!!! 4 years n countin…….congrats again brother!!!!

You should sober coach for a living! You are really good at it and you have helped me get sober! God Bless you and your life!

Life isn’t just about going through the motions, it also about going through the emotions tied with living life to its fullest.

Your video found me today when I needed it the most. Thank you

Congratulations Captain Gnarkill...🥳

Nice job nick! Congrats on your 4 years, thanks for being humble enough to share your strengths and weaknesses

Congrats on your anniversary date of being sober. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Im a MLADC Counselor and Mental Health Counselor for 25 yrs now. I cant tell you how refreshing it is to hear a success story. In my line of work I generally have worked with treatment resistant folks, (probationers, parolees, DWI's, court ordered, DCYF parents) and so rarely saw successful soberiety. I came to the conclusion that anyone who had remained sober wouldnt need treatment so I was only seeing the other side. Congratulations on your hard work, sobriety is hard and complex despite the KISS model, (keep it simple stupid). I only wish my 61 year old sister had found soberiety early on, she was an alcoholic from the 1st drink at 15 and will likely die from her disease. So sad. Thankyou for posting these, it gives me hope for all those who struggle with any type of addiction.

Nice lighting, congrats on 4 years. I was doing well for like a week or two then ended up drinking a few drinks... just a little but it was enough to remind me why I don't drink anymore. It's weird not feeling in control of yourself. I've never had a 'problem' per say but sometimes I go overboard, way overboard. I've had to keep going knowing I'm gonna lose a few friends and people along the way. But for the way I feel staying sober I wouldn't change that for the world. I know you feel obligated but I know these videos matter. I personally don't feel like there's enough of these types of videos on RU-vid (that are relatable) and your first video on the topic was the first one to really hit home for me. Also sometimes old video's don't come up on RU-vid as often so it's good to have a refresh and keep up with the algorithm ! :) Happy 4 years, here's to another !

Keep on Keepin on!

Good stuff. Sept 9th 2018 for me. Diet is very important when beginning recovery. You've depleted the neurotransmitters in your brain for many years so eating right and taking the right vitamins is something they don't stress enough in rehab. A book called Alcohol Lied to Me was the turning point for me.. Good luck to all

9 months sober. i agree with everything you say. Love these vids even if you hate doing them. They are probably your most important, you've done them SO well.

I’m about to hit one year! On December 31st

Thanks for having the courage to share and inspire. My journey is 8 years and 5 months clean. 😊

Wow, that means I have been watching you for sometime.... congrats to you and keep it up.

You are so inspiring. I am also going to stop drinking. I have thought about this for a while. I see myself waking up with No hangover cracking up another beer. I dont see anything value in life other than beer, or like you Said it's a priority for me. I am kind of what you would call a functioning alcoholic, meaning i work and have a life. I found your videos real helpful, and I hope i can make you proud man 🙂

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 😄👍✊🏻✊🏻

Freaking awesome brother! Happy anniversary! - Danimal

Congratulations on your milestone! You’re an inspiration to so many that have suffered addiction.

your phenomenal at making sober videos bro. I've been in this sober journey for 30 years now. 7 years sober from alcohol, then change to legal weed, pain pills. now I have a year in from weed. your videos help me. thank you.

Hey man, I just found your channel today. I'm almost 4 years sober, but just recently quit smoking too. My takeaway from this awesome video is "if it's worthwhile, it's not going to be easy." Exactly what I needed to hear... I look forward to checking out your videos. Thanks for the content. 🤙

20 days sober today from having 3 seizures and was hospitalized for 3 days from alcohol withdrawal its one day at a time but its a beautiful life i feel so much better and my work ethic and motivation is alot better

Congrats on being sober....im glad you can enjoy life being sober

Digging the channel man, congrats on your sobriety!

Bud I can remember when u first got sober and I can't believe this much time went by. The biggest congratulations to u and your awesome, love your channel. Thank u bud I'm glad to be able to watch your videos. Being a drunk sux big-time!!!

I’m not a drinker or substance taker but found this advice great for any other things to rid yourself from…shopping for things that you want but don’t need….healthy eating… list goes on. Thanks. 👌

congratulations on 4 years sober!

Thanks for helping me keep sober today. Great video

You seem like such a different person from a video I just saw of you from 4 years ago The change is so gradual but impressive. From a broken, anxious person to someone who seems more deep, complex & shining.

Congratulations bro. I’m ready to quit. Just bought a van e350 extended yesterday and I don’t think I can afford beer and gas now. Going to be doing state park camping here in Florida. Thank you for the videos.

Wow Cap!! Congratulations!!!!!! I am so proud of you bro. Its incredible being able to watch your growth over the years and seeing your goals and achievements come through.

I just found your first video today which really struck me, so glad to see you are crushing the sober lifestyle. Thanks for sharing your story and I’m really happy for you ☺️

Incredible. Thank you for sharing your story so candidly. It is a *hard* road to get off of-- and that line "...your misery will be refunded," Wow. Very inspiring you are, so happy to hear your life is now filled with blessings you deserve✨💫

Congratulations!!

Hello. Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Hope u are doing good man. I noticed u haven't posted for a while. Your videos have changed lives and I truly thank u for that.

Congrats on your sobriety Gnark! Keep up the Great Work

Let me begin by saying congratulations! I found your channel today (10/17/2021) while looking into more info about Van-life, and I gotta' say your safety, security video was as forthcoming as I have found anywhere. At my age I felt it time to "just go, and do" while I can, and with information like yours, and others I can better decide which direction to take. You said "I just want to live", and my friend you most definitely are. You're also a fine example of what determination means. " .. you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the road of happy destiny. May God bless you, and keep you until then". All the very best to you, and yours!

I'm an off and on functional alcoholic for decades Alcoholic. The only difference is , everyone makes their own workable deal with the devil . The only thing that really helped me was growing older and gaining wisdom exponentially..

Congrats on 4 years mate 👏

Thankyou. Just discovered your videos on sobriety- keeping it real - I love it thanks

Hi man, just watched your "One year sober" video. My problem with alcohol is probably 5% (3-4 beers once or twice a week) from what you used to have, but still, I realized that alcohol got some control over my life and my behaivour. One of the ugliest things is that it makes you... let's call it shady. Therefore I'm sober for 11 days already. Thank you and good luck.

I’m proud of u dawg

Your first video helped me put my drinking into perspective and helped me realize I need to put my health and people who love me at the top of my list of priorities. I fall off every now and then but I’m in a much better place today and your video definitely helped I’ve watched it like 5 times now when things get bad and it helps me focus and realize I’m not alone. Keep up the great work sir

Good Morning You feel proud in being sober. When you talk about it to others it shows them how life can be without it. Celebrate 🎈 🎈 🎈 I am celebrating with you. I'm turning a milestone on the 16th. Hi mom 💐 wow came a long way with so much joy for you in the future. 🌵 🏠 🐱 🐕 👪 🌵 😃

Great vlog, sounds like you spoke from the heart rather than a prepared script and that means a lot to people going through these experiences. I hadn't heard of the Pink Cloud before but sounds intriguing. What you said about, "Anything worthwhile achieving in life ain't easy" resonates with me and I'm sure it does with many others too

The “secret society” thing is definitely something I feel. It’s also weird to think “wow, I didn’t need alcohol to have fun” and it’s weird to think that so many people feel like they “need” alcohol to have fun. Also I see drunk people out acting a fool and I’m like why did I ever think I was cool by acting like that? 😑

Awesome!!!! Prayers for your future.

I found your 1 year video and your link to this one. I need to hear voices like yours especially right now.... I am at a crossroads... I feel like I'm on the edge of a cliff and it wouldn't take much to knock me over the edge. I recently quit all tobacco and it was EASY for some reason. I've been struggling for a long time. I've been afraid to admit I have a problem. I feel broken. Really low right now.

Great video! I am on day 2. Yes VERY early as i was a drinker every night 7-12 beers worth. Almost $300.00 a month. I'll be 60 years old in May and i want to live a better lifestyle for myself and be there for my daughter and mom and family. Going down this dark road way too long and my health is failing but i keep that very quiet. Thanks again. -Bob

I checked myself into the same type of detox place as you talked about-it was 7 days long. I'm on 23 days today, the longest I've been sober since the 1990s. I used to watch your videos and wonder how you do it. Now I understand. It feels good. it feels reeaaaal nice! My sober date is October 15. Thanks for the inspiration.

Im so happy I found this video as I'm early in sobriety and needed a boost of motivation. You actually look like someone I used with.. really strange. Great channel and I look forward to more videos. Congrats on all your success!

I chose not to drink a long time ago. At 61 I feel very healthy.... ❤

You’re a great dude Gnarkill, you inspire a lot of previous users. Can’t wait to see the daily vlog.

Congratulations man! Happy you found your way and you're enjoying life! Based on some of the comments, your honesty about this issue has helped others and that is also something to be extremely proud of and an awesome side effect of sharing your story. Your making a difference in your life and many others.. Keep up the hard work man!

Remarkable. 🤟 Sixteen minutes from your heart.

I’m now hardcore! Congrats to us!

Congratulations I’m going on two years the 26th! Whoop whoop!

these kind of videos are great. it helps a lot of people.

Way to go brother!!!

Thanks brother 🙏

Way to go buddy!!

That was awesome bud. Great video

Congrats bro!

Congrats on 4 years🥳🥳🥳

So happy you found your path in life man! Keep being awesome!

He went to rehab and found support in alcoholics anonymous. That is where it started for him. If you want sobriety give it a try.

Great vid man! Stay beautiful inside and out👍💯

Good For you, belated congratulations. One Day At A Time, Brother.

Hey man awesome! July 16, 2016 is my day. I’m 59 doing things work and play dudes half my age! The friends part is so true my ⭕️ is small now. Bought a 89 YJ 3 weeks ago with extra cash I had, always wanted one but Jim Beam wouldn’t allow it. Rock on brother!

Congratulations on hitting another major milestone. It's very inspiring! Hopefully when you post your 5-years-sober video next year, I can comment and say that I just hit my 1-year-sober milestone :)

Way to go. Two days sober now. Let's do this.

Good stuff here brother. Keep it coming with sending this message out about the challenges to quit drinking. You have a sincere way about you with your videos. 👍

Faith in God is the only way to overcome any addiction.

Thanks for posting these videos. I'm now 30 days. Still feel guilty because I do dummies but I use them mostly for sleep.

I will always remember the same date since that is when I went on the first date with the now ex wife who tried to ruin my life before I escaped. Congrats on 4 years it's not an easy task.

keep goin captain gnar I saw your video in the first few weeks of my sobriety 2.2 years ago. Thanks brotha glad to see your still sober

Thank you!!!

Congratulations on 4 years.