How to QUIT alcohol 

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When you start watching videos like this , it’s a sign you have had enough. And yes I’m sick and tired of drinking alcohol. Thank u for your insight. I have to fight this vice

Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

5 years sober in October, up there with the best decisions I've ever made :) good luck!

This is me. Sitting here writing this hungover, anxiety, depression. I'm 31 years of age. Been drinking for 15 years. I am going sober from today

I’m 37 and it’s the crippling anxiety that made me quit too. 4 hours of fun for 4 days of misery was just not worth it.

Quit cold turkey 3 years ago and never looked back! I was binge drinking every weekend and doing things I regretted… quitting was the best decision I’ve ever made. It wasn’t easy but it’s totally worth it. Good for you!

Fantastic that you’re making this positive change! I’m day 63 off the drink. Currently at a 3 day wedding in Italy surrounded by vineyards- the temptation to drink is so bad but staying strong 💪 We got this!

As i write this with a hangover no joke... i'm trying to give up,i know deep down its doing me in..the drunken regrets are getting a little silly now in my 40's.I'm finding I'm making some 'really' bad decisions under the influence of alcohol.Stuff you would laugh off in your 20s/30s but now?sadly embarrassing..Its not as easy as i thought it would be but ive got to keep the focused and knock it on the head.Many thanks for your advice 👍

I have always said the only person who can make you do anything is yourself. I went down the drinking rabbit hole to a point to where I would get drunk to just to get drunk. So I decided to stop drinking for one year and go from there. It’s now day two and I can feel how my body is already reacting to not having a drink. The coming days are going to be the hardest but I can’t wait to get that in my past and move forward with my life.

I'm 19 and already experiencing hours of "never again" and about a week or 2 of crippling anxiety and depression. This has really opened my eyes. It's quite difficult when the withdrawals that make you feel anxious and depressed can drive you to drink more. Thank you

Fair play man. I did 8 months sober last year but a few funerals later I was back into the usual weekend routine. Aiming to start again now and take it month by month. Stay strong and loved the advice and tips as it gives me motivation to have a clean hangover free life. No more weekends wasted 🙏

To anyone reading this: It will get better! I've been sober for a long time now and yes, it has its ups and downs, but your future self will thank you for the decisions you made today! You got this!

I'm 28 and I've never drank in my life. I never wanted to when I was younger and then once I started to consider it, my therapist told me it was good I didn't drink because it would make my anxiety worse. Eventhough my anxiety and depression has gotten worse, I'm glad I didn't go down that route because I would probably be in an even worse place. It definitely makes social gatherings harder for me, but I think learning how to handle a social gathering without a substance is something that I hope is a good thing. I will probably never touch it because I can't risk my mental health. Congratulations on your choice, I wish you the best of luck. I will say remember that no path is a straight line and that is totally okay.

Currently watching still recovering from a hangover, not my worse boozy session but just feel tired of embarrassing myself, blacking out/not remembering things and relying on it to feel interesting. I’m 28 and need to get my health back on track too. Started this journey today and this advice actually makes me feel excited to cut out alcohol for good!

I was sobbing halfway through the video because I relate too much.. When I was in my twenties I was drinking a lot for fun. Thinking back it was probably a self medicating because of what I went through in childhood, but now in my thirties I find myself drinking when I get too stressed and thinking about all of my responsibilities. But I get so incredibly depressed afterwards, I feel like a failure more and more, but yet I don’t want to go to alcoholism meetings because I’m not sure that would help me, I fear that will make me feel more sick, but correct me if i’m wrong. But yes, that’s why I got online and found your video so thank you, I will definitely try your technique.

I was a functioning evening drinker. This is day 1. My routine has my mind going crazy not to drink. I didn’t think it would be this hard to just drink on the weekends. (For starts)

I'm 42 and iv started my journey towards sobriety. Mainly because of what you rightly mentioned, the 4 am anxiety and the massive depression the next entire day. I loved alcohol way too much but I'm just sick and tired of waking up full of fear at 4 am and spending the next day full of fear and sadness. Also I had to apologise everybody I texted bad. I refuse to live under the clutches of alcohol. I choose freedom! Iv had enough

I feel this! After having my son 14 months ago, I find myself drinking so much more than I should. I literally use having a bad day with him as an excuse. I feel insanely anxious and down a lot of the time. I keep having weeks off and it’s insane how much better I feel for it. Alcohol is so much more dangerous than we’re led to believe. It’s so wrong that it’s glamourised in the media. Both our physical and mental health suffer with it. Why isn’t it being demonised yet like smoking!!

I am in my 40s and I've never been drunk. I think I've had about three sips of alcohol in my life. The reason? I saw how alcohol affected my sister and my mother and I did not want to be anything like them. (My mum did take herself to rehab and she was sober for at least 20 years. I was very proud of her.) I don't do drugs either. Can't stand them. Congratulations on your choice. I wish you and Hannah nothing but the best of luck!

I have decided to cut down and be sober this September then to do one month on one month off like you guys did because I just feel much happier without it and nothing beats waking up on a Saturday and Sunday without feeling grim and knowing you have the whole day - I think I’ll miss it a lot/feel awkward saying I’m not drinking socially which kinda says to me it’ll be a good thing to reduce my consumption of it - would love to hear how you guys get along it’s always lovely to know other people are doing something similar ❤️

I'm sick of alcohol too. I want to give it up but feel it will be difficult! I'm gonna give it a go 😊

Got into my fifth drunken fight last night. After deciding to "cut down" multiple times, I've got a wake up call and realised I have to stop period. I'm a medical student with exams in exactly a month. Let's hope I'll have curbed the addiction in time!

I was exactly the same…..couldn’t wait till 5pm to have a beer or a wine most nights…..then we went away and I decided not to take any alcohol as I’d been feeling under the weather…this was last august…..I’ve not had a drink since….I’ve not said I’ve quit as if I fancy a beer I’ll have one, but I feel so much better, and I don’t crave it at all….best thing I ever did. (Also in my 40s and anxiety riddled lol)

I’m on board my man. I had quit whenever it turned into drinking just to washing away my problems and then it became a problem for me as far as consuming it daily. I was going through a divorce etc and when I got custody of my Son I said to myself I have to stop in order to be alive to raise him because I didn’t won’t to leave him in this world fatherless. Took some discipline but I’m sober and still going strong. When at odds folks think about your love ones.🙏🏾😊

I felt the same thing! I loved alcohol. Then I got pregnant then another pregnancy. Being sober for 3,5 years made me realize how happy, calm and present I am. I dont need it anymore.

I'm having my last beer tonight. Tom, I will start my journey to sobriety. Thank you for this. It motivates me to try and really quit drinking.

I haven't watched this yet but you get a thumbs up immediately from me for bringing up the topic. It's seen as such a huge "go against the grain" when it really doesn't need to be. There are so many different stories out there, so many different walks of life and reasons why people stop drinking. Every one is valid, and no one is alone in their journey. Thank you so much for being honest and open. Nearly 3 years alcohol free here, absolutely best decision I ever made.

Got my attention when the after effects of drinking were laid out for your 20's, 30's & 40's. Hungover w A long weekend off from work. Laying on the couch watching tv w such anxiety & depression. Almost paralyzed til I had to go back to work.

Thank you 🙏🏼 I really ti hear this from someone who understands. I’m tired of being alcohol dependence, I will move forward and stop putting that poison in my body

You’re a good man Charlie Brown. I relate to your story. I tried many times to quit. You would think that driving drunk on a motorcycle, at night, would be a wake up call. But, it wasn’t for me. It took the birth of my granddaughter to set me straight. Taking care of that little girl, completely sober, became more important to me than drinking. Next Monday, 11/21, will mark 1 year since I last had alcohol. I still miss the booze occasionally, but I think I’m out of the woods. 👍

I am a completely different person when I drink. All my insecurities come out and I project them on other people. I just can’t do it anymore.

Wow did this video come at the right time! Woke yesterday feeling absolutely vile, following heavy nights drinking both Friday and Saturday night. I still feel out if sorts, which yes, proves that alcohol as you age (I'm 38) does not mix well! 😂 I actually gave up alcohol for 6 x months before. Felt amazing and thought it would reduce my tolerance, i.e. stop me being able to drink like a sailor. But it did not. I would say I'm a binge drinker at weekends. Can take it or leave it other times and never drink on my own. But as someone who enjoys fitness and living a relatively healthy lifestyle, the drinking on top os just killing that. I too suffer with anxiety and depression and my mood was at an all time low yesterday because of the booze. So thank you for sharing your journey thus far. Its kicked me up the bum to do the break from alcohol again, and maybe do so for good this time. 🙂

This was so helpful. Alcohol, now that I'm 32 doesn't hit the same. This substance is starting to make me queezy when I am at work and want to throw up everyday...Keep posting, YOU WILL HELP SO MANY PEOPLE.

I'm 32 nearly died because pancreitus now its for life. Drink is so acceptable its hard to get off. Your a big man for this video it helps people like us thank you. Been 2 week off at the moment ain't allot but we gotta strive threw

4am anxiety and depression for half a week. You just described me. Let’s try this.

I’m nearly 28, Finance Director - don’t drink every day - binge drinker. Feel fine professionally / awkward personally, social events etc - always used booze to get me thru events. Been so drunk on occasions of work travel, ended up lost in cities & ended up wrong hotels. Jumped out moving Ubers in black out rages, goes on.. Booze is my downfall. Trying to cut it out completely as well. On the wagon is the way to go ! Baby steps and stay positive. Open up and get a good support group. Go search for sober groups / local events. Takes a village.

My friend lost her 4 kids due to her driving drunk. I have so many friends that are alcohol dependent. It's so brave and important to examine our relationship with it.

I always had the feeling that alcohol played a big role in your lives. Maybe I am super sensitive about it because people who are close to me struggle with alcoholaddiction and that is why I probably pay more attention to it. So so great you made this choice!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I just started to become dependent on alcohol as a way to deal with my anxiety disorders and PTSD. Those issues already make me a high-risk for alcoholism but I know how bad it is for me. It took me getting as sick as ever before last night to realize I need to stop. Here’s to day 1 being sober (with a little Mary Jane) and I decided to move my White Claws out of site, so I wouldn’t be so tempted to grab one. I’ve been struggling with the urge to have “just one drink” later and I know it always turns into more than that. Well I have needed some motivation to feel like I can do this and I thank you for making this video. You’re helping lots of people. To whoever is reading this, you’re not alone and we CAN do this💯

Started drinking at age 55. While working a new job at the Post Office. Every time I got off work a large silver bullet was chugged. Then after 6 months a half pint of Bacardi. After drinking every day at least 4 mixed drinks of absolute my doc says it’s time to stop, due to fatty liver and just general unbalanced wellness, and always feeling off and loopy.

Good luck mate, been almost two years for me and it's awesome. One thing I would say is that the alcahol free beers just remind you of drinking and be weary of them. Hands down the best thing I ever did though, mental clarity and feeling more yourself is better than anything booze does for you.

I've been surrounded by alcohol for two years at university, I know that's nothing for a lot of people, but I've come to the realisation that the obsession with it, does border on an addiction - it's so normalised. I've done some terrible things under the influence of alcohol, especially when I use it as a coping mechanism and it's just not worth it. Since this realisation I've tried sober nights out, even going to the club, (although it's a little bit disturbing sometimes haha) if you're with your friends and there's good energy, you can bounce off of other people and it can be even more of a fun time. I know you've got this Steph, I think living life as it is, unfiltered, completely sober, and just enjoying it, is a truly wonderful thing. Best of luck!

I’m with you! I want to start today. I’m 42 and have tried doing a month off and never succeed. But I feel like shit so I’m going to try. I feel you it definitely increases anxiety it makes me eat crap. I’m doing it. No excuses. Thanks for the video. It’s nice to see someone else on the journey.

I stopped drinking (not that I was a heavy drinker anyways) as I got into sport - running, cycling, snowboarding and probably swimming, too. The best feeling ever. 🏊‍♀️

He's absolutely right, as you get older the hangovers are brutal. For me whisky was the worst. The last time I drank I poisoned myself with whisky, the following day i literally thought I was going to die. I laid on the couch and couldn't move. It felt like I had a hole in gut. I knew I never wanted to feel like that again. For me the decision was easy. Yes, it takes work, but I love getting up everyday feeling good. I never want to feel that sick pain again.

Ok so..I am from Greece and live in Uk for the past 8 years! In Greece when in family gatherings etc people tend to give the little ones a sip of beer or light alcoholic drink if they ask to try..what I want to say is that the bigger the deal society makes about it the more ‘curious’ and impatient to try this “miracle” people get! In Uk for some reason alcohol is a big deal starting from supermarkets and restrictions etc to families drinking without kids watching ..I think its just part of our life and not big deal really! I am not an alcohol drinker at all but always fascinates me how obsessed people get with alcohol here..btw I love Uk and do not want to seem arrogant towards the matter but I think we should not make a big fuss about it either! Great job for quitting..life is beautiful when you can actually live it and feel it..we do not have to dull our feelings bad or good..they are all good..well done again and enjoy life and your beautiful family ❤️

Thank you for sharing this. I think many people have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and without it I definitely feel better. I started to drink less often and limit it to a maximum of two glasses for a year now. Most of the time it is easy, when meeting with friends it can be harder. I think in general I dont like the feeling of being dependent on something, even if it is just Coffee, as soon as it gets a ritual that I really can not skip I find it strange.

I started drinking when I was 17 & the first thing I noticed was how my social anxiety practically vanished into thin air. Fast forward a couple of years to my "best friend" repeatedly telling me how much more of a fun person I am when I'm drunk. Fast forward to realizing alcohol "helps" me release pent up emotions. Fast forward almost 15 years later & I'm pretty sure my organs are feeling the impact of my binge drinking. I can barely drive without having a panic attack & the first thing I think of after a stressful day is going to the liquor store, so I can go home & drink. I can barely deal with any stress without getting intoxicated on some level & as I'm lying here severely hungover, trying not to vomit between shitting my brains out, I'm realizing I can't keep doing this to myself.

Great job! 4 days sober here taking it day by day. Starting to feel better!!

In my early twenties I partied more often than I probably should have but somewhere in my mid to late twenties I discovered I REALLY don’t like vomiting or feeling like crap the next day, wasting so much money on alcohol or the ramifications of poor decision making. These days I’ll have a drink whenever the mood strikes, but it only seems to strike 5 or 6 times a year, if that. Alcohol is a depressant so probably not the best choice if you already have depression or anxiety. Also alcohol is not the healthiest thing we can put in our bodies, regardless of any emotional issues. If drinking is problematic or is potentially becoming problematic, then appropriate steps can always be taken. I think it’s wonderful you recognize a potential problem and are choosing what is best for you and your family! 🥂 Cheers (with sparkling apple juice or non-alcoholic beer or my personal favorite - water on the rocks with a wedge of lemon) to feeling better and to your 1000 days of sobriety to come! 👏🏻 🎉👏🏻 I support your decision to stop drinking 100%! Well done!

I'm 10 days in mate might not seem alot but I've been drinking since teen years abit like what you said but I've found my self binge drinking after work just to cope with anxiety. But I feel so much better even 10days in just walk past alcohol in the shop without having to go for any .

Sehr gute Entscheidung! Schön, dass du mit so einem wichtigen Statement anderen, die das selbe Problem haben, Mut machst!👍

About 15 months ago I decided to cut back. I often go several weeks without drinking but then I'll drink and it'll turn into several days of drinking. When I stop I feel very anxious and down. I'm starting to realise that completely stopping and never drinking might be the only thing that will work for me.

Good luck with it all. You sound like you’re all in now, one day at a time and no pressure worked for me. I’m 43 and I quit for dry Jan 2020, kept going, then the pandemic hit and it was seriously the best thing for me. My drinking was definitely to cope with social anxiety, but then fed into a persona I thought was part of who I was. I tried to give up before but then caved in social situations. Having no social situations to go to was brilliant! After six months or so I was just in the swing of it and started giving less fucks about being boring and having no banter😀. I soon realised after my mates had had a few drinks no one notices whether you’re drinking or not. I can’t stay out late anymore, alcohol fuels you through, whereas by 9pm I’m exhausted from being social and good to go. But I’m ok with that now. And Ive also got to know myself better. I used to think I had a party image to live up to. That was all bullshit.And nothing beats not feeling that post booze shame and anxiety. I’m 43 now, my kids have a mum with more energy and self worth and my husband doesn’t have to worry about my professing my undying love for him to a group of strangers.(why did I do that?!!) Win:win. You’ve got this.

Thank you Sir, literally my first vid to get me to quit/cut back. As a vet, drinking has masked my anxiety, depression and ptsd. It has become a Goliath of a problem

As a Muslim, drinking is off the table which is something I am definitely grateful for.

I've only been sober for 3 days. Regretfully, I'll admit that's been the longest in years. I messed up and risked my freedom bad.. I might loose my family soon also. I just feel that when I drink a random spirit gets into me, sometimes a happy one, sometimes an evil one. The risk is too high so I'm going to stop.p

Well done Stef, I’ve been thinking of doing this for a while. Thanks for posting - you’ve spurred me on! Don’t go back!

I am 47 years and I tested alcohol when I was ten when my dad had a drink. I started to discover bears and red wine when I was 20 years to cope with stress and abusive marriage. Since then I almost drink every day a bottle of wine after work. Thank God I do not miss alcohol when I am working. However when I come home, I feel bored because I live alone and then, I enjoy my drink to relax and sleep. My drinking escalated during pandemic when I started to drink gin which I love drinking. It gives blackouts and will not have appetite to eat normal food too. I have anxiety, high blood pressure. As you said it takes a week to start feeling better. I need to stop because am afraid alcohol is killing me slowly and it will take my job which I love too. Thanks for video

Omg. The anxiety in the morning induces thoughts of death relief for me. You are so spot on.

I loved your video. I have struggled with alcohol abuse for about four or five years. I went for quite a long stretch a year and a half. Sober and I recently relapsed for about eight days and went into the hospital for help and found out I was!!! so it’s more important now than ever for me to not drink

Good job Stef. Honestly can't remember the last time I had a drink absolutely detest the way it masks me feel. Also studied in the drug and alcohol and mental health field which turned me right off as well.

Thank you for this video. I'm on day 9 now.

I want to stop but it's hard to do it on my own, I drink every day and if I don't have it I'm shaking a little. I need help before it's too late, this is how my sister and my uncle passed and I don't want to go that way, so this is what lead me to this video..

I have been oscillating between sober months off alcohol, cutting down then going back to my previous levels of binge drinking for the past 2 years. Woke up with a terrible hangover yesterday after not drinking for 41 days and realised I AM DONE. I just don't want the stress anymore. This time I don't feel like I'm giving anything up, I've just got positive things to gain. I'm aiming to stay away from alcohol for 6 months and never go back to bingeing. At my age its getting embarrassing and I obviously have a bit of a problem.

Both of my parents suffer from addictive personalities, the main “drug” being alcohol. From my experiences seeing them at their worst when i was a youngling, i swore off booze. Obviously when i reached the appropriate age, it was then introduced to me as a natural stimulant that can help provide a more exciting experience of life, when used at the right times. Being almost 27 now, I’d love to say that i don’t have an obsession with it, but i definitely use it as a confidence/personality booster most times. I can also see how that can compound into a much more serious situation later in my life & with that being said, I love the month on, month off idea! Looking to implement that same structure into my everyday life ✊🏽. much appreciation for the video

It started a drinking wine when cooking and now it’s become a habitual thing that I must break out of it hits me hardest at night when it’s the only time I drink

I did a 30 day bit 6 months ago. I’m on a terrible bender. Going back starting TODAY. N.A. beer saved my mental state.

I’ve knocked the beers on the head for a bit and your video come recommended for me hahah! I’m in my 40s and you’re so right, the hangovers are terrible. You didn’t come across as preachy it was good advice. Drinking heavy is a young persons game. If you can balance it then drinking is for you in middle age, if you can’t balance it (like me) it’s maybe time to quit. I’m Just hoping I can do it for at least 1 year

I always think about stopping it completely but still haven’t found the strength to do it. My issue is that I became pretty dependent on it to start the with to help with emotional pain. But overtime the alcohol ended up creating low self esteem, social anxiety, hangxiety, and I feel like crap physically. But the issue always seems to be that while your drinking it’s the cure and then after it’s the disease. So it’s just a circle.

Thanks mate this is my first week off drinking.. I feel so much better, but like you said I wake uo around 06 oclock cant sleep.. but went back to sleep again..

Ah yes, 4 mins in and you've hit the nail on the head: ANXIETY. That's me down to a T. I've used every excuse to keep dipping back into drinking, even after being told by the Dr that I have to stop. Here I am on the sofa having woken up at 4.45am crippled with panic, anxiety and the hangover from hell. Today is day 1, thats it

I was never one to drink very much but I had some times where I’d go out and drink more. 5 years ago I completely stopped cause my body just got so sensitive that I couldn’t handle it at all anymore. I don’t miss it. I’m 28 now. Love this for you Stef I think it’s a great decision!! Also love your t shirt hehe

Iam 58 and after 42 yrs first time sober for already 18 hours and 42 minutes, already feeling great, my mind is finaly getting clear, vision focused and legs totally stable only negative thing my hands are kind of shaking...wonder is it just temporary and u think i beat my bloody addiction? Thanx

I drink every once in a while and love it when I do. It's a flavour (I love trying new things) and social thing for me. I'm 25 and have never been drunk. People don't believe me which I find annoying - I don't understand why strangers care so much about my drinking habits. I just don't want to make myself feel sick and lose control of myself! 🤷🏼‍♀️ I can have heaps of fun without it! However, I can see how easy it is to get reliant - I was drinking more in lockdown. Well done and good luck to you and Hannah 💪

I literally paused your video so I could stumble into my bathroom & take a drink. Now I'm crying. I don't want to do this anymore!

Funny you post this, at the start of this month I quit drinking and have plannend to at least not drink for two months. At this point, I actually think I’m going to stick with it for a little longer. Whenever I feel like I want to celebrate with a drink (which is so absurd… but yeah let’s be kind to ourselves) I drink an alcoholfree beer, prosecco or wine. There are pretty good ones out there nowadays. I haven’t missed the alcohol at all yet and I sure as hell have NOT missed the hangovers, fatique and crippling anxiety. Keep it up! 🙏🏽

at this point i cant even think of 'i wont drink for a year' i have to just take it day by day. thinking big is so daunting, it just throws me off.

Stopped at the 3 min mark to drink. You made it sound so enjoyable.

Your video was the first i watched this morning. You know you need to quit, when you woke up at 3am. And you realize, your daughter has school in the morning. You don't remember the end of the night. You passed out on the living-room floor. She's behind you passed out on cushion's with a blanket😔. You carry her to bed, kiss her goodnight, turn around look at her saying...im sorry baby, please forgive me...Then you youtube how to quit?

I've been battling pretty bad alcoholism for the last few years. Last night I smashed a bottle of Vodka and 2 Valium. I am also a 3am WW2 documentary watcher... and it's time to stop... the booze, not the documentaries. Thanks for your inspiration.

Non alcoholic beer is a fantastic idea I never thought of that. Alcohol is currently ruining my life and I need to stop but I haven't figured out how yet.

Day one for me! Sad that I have nothing to look forward to but to have drinks later. This is why I need to stop. A long road ahead, but I know that I'm in control, not my Rum and cokes .

Didn’t sound preachy at all and I’m on the bandwagon with ya! I haven’t touched a drop since 2017 but socially drank for a few before that. I’m indifferent to alcohol but life expands once you’re out of that dimension, I reckon. Good on you both!

This video is like 7months old. How are you doing? Im done too. Been drinking since my teens and I do every other weekend off. It helps relax and take the edge when going out but I want to go out without having to drink. Its expensive and can be dangerous. I cant partake in mj though since I work for the government. But Im done. Thank you for this video. Hit the nail on the head with the 4am anxiety and days to recover. I feel amazing without drinking and the recovery time is not worth the few hours

I’m 33 and I’m in that explorative stage of trying to get sober, fair play for doing month off and on. My issue is I’ll be sober Sunday to Thursday then Friday Saturday it’s a shit show. Have a similar issue with social events too whereas I think I have to drink through them, I did have a non alcoholic beer session and to a point it does trick your brain. The issue is after 3-4 hours your brain is like “why am I not pissed, you swine you’ve deceived me” and then wants me to hit up the whiskey to get up to speed

I agree with what he says about alcohol. It is a depressant as a drug. I like this Stef. All the best!

I started this video a while ago, and quit then, did the whole group thing(which for some reason triggered me more to drink)? I absolutely hate it! I yearn to be sober, I want to stop drinking alcohol 🍷 😢! God help me. My body is feeling the abuse. 39, female, long distance married, struggling through life mentally and alcohol is my comfort. Damn

This is me sitting here hung over from last night I’m grateful in that the night was horrible and brought into sharp focus this is not for me I thought it would help with my anxiety to help me a natural introvert be more extroverted but the 4am anxiety is soooo true literally like living in a hell scape. I’m done completely done with it.

Legit worried to say this but I’m hoping to come back to this, I drink daily, I’m 24. I’ve drank every single day for well over a year. It was a slow build but yes at least over a year of daily drinking. I want to stop. I hope I can come back to this and be different, I hate how it’s made my body look, and I hate how much money I spend on it. My life would be so much better without this.

I'm here 3 months after you put this video out so are you still sober? I'm having a hard time stopping drinking myself And I realized I have a real Problem. I just searched how to stop drinking and found your video . I feel all my organs hurting really bad and I'm scared. My father and the man that I was with for 6 years both died from alcohol Within a little over one year of each other in 2015 and 2017

I'm on my second week of tapering off my forty year drinking habit. I am down to three drinks a day...every day. I've cut my drinking down by 50%. If I could quit for a month, that would be a gift from heaven. Next week I'm trying for only two drinks a day. My goal is to be drink free by June 15th🙏

42 here. Funny you mentioned hooch, that's probably what got me started on it. I've been quit almost 3 years for similar reasons as yourself. You also have a lot less time than when you're younger so it's important to get as much as possible out of your weekends & evenings. You don't want to be lying in bed hungover or falling asleep early pissed & tired. It's a lot easier than I expected tbh. Once you realise you don't need it & it's doing you no good it's very easy to stop. Plus it's cheaper not drinking your money. Non alcoholic Guinness is excellent.

It can’t be doing our bodies any good…ideally we are all present in the moment and alcohol gets in the way of that. Maybe we should examine the energy that wrestles us away from ourselves …there’s an answer there waiting. It’s a tricky balance being our best selves …all the best on your journey.

Yeah I’m 28 and am sober now. Well still weed. I would get anxiety the moment I took a shot. I used to self medicate when I was in college before I got my bipolar diagnosis. I think it went unnoticed bc drinking a lot is normal for a college freshman. I’ve been told by drs not to drink on my meds for 10 yrs and now I’m gonna listen. Like you said it just wasn’t serving me anymore. It also made my face look puffy so I couldn’t serve face either. Right now I’ve upped the challenge and cut out all beverages except water because wanna cut out caffeine and sugary drinks. And quitting surgery drinks was a lot harder. I’m glad to hear you’re doing well!

Yes, as someone else said in the comments, I watching this because I too know it is stuffing up my life. For me I think being alone is how I have fallen into this hole of drinking every night, thinking I'm not harming anyone. Not thinking about myself of course. I have been trying to find a way to drink without harming myself. I cannot drink to much beer (gluten in particular) because it upsets my gut and I put on weight. I'm 60. So switched to just scotch and water. And you picked it, open a bottle I finish it. The problem is, I think, putting things in our mouths. We are addicted to putting shit in our mouth. Same with smoking. I saw that in a dream one night. Alcohol is the only thing we can sit and sip on for hours. We will not do it with water, coffee, any other drink. Anyway, thank you. Finished my last bottle last night so I'll get through today and see how I go tonight. As you say, set targets. I'll try. None tonight.

Hello I'm here to say I'm really happy to hare you stop drinking. I really doing my best to keep sober, I only have one week was trying to stop. From 2022 when I was told I have fatty liver from to much alcohol drinking every day I fare for my health and to stop. I was a complete addict but I came so far I just want to get it completely out of my life I am fighting to keep my self healthy and I'm condition is bad I only pray to God every day to heal and get better. i even started a healthy diet and exercise. I'm fighting for my health at this moment. just for everyone to know don't wait to when. your completely sick and can't do anything about it. at this moment I wish that I didn't take alcohol to begin with. Doing my everything I got to get better.

There is nothing wrong with being different take pride in not drinking ❤

I used to drink to quiet my brain, now I don’t drink because other things quieten it for me I’m blessed with that!