I Quit Alcohol for 1000 Days - my reasons & results 

I quit 1000+ days myself. It is the best choice I've ever made. There isn't a single thing I miss.

Your life will change in ways you never imagined. It’s been 8 years and I’m still realizing things. Try it!

Well done for this video. I am 1 year sober in 4 days !! I’ve struggled for years stopping and starting but I’ve done it. Well done to you and everyone else 🎉❤

Don’t be envious of your drinking friends. It’s possible they’re not being completely honest with you. Thank you for your story.

This is literally my story also. I quit 4.5 years ago and never looked back. It’s not a good look, but also it was so normal to binge drink in the 2000s and we didn’t have social media, so many of us never learned healthy relationships. Festivals sober are amazing! You’ll know when you’re ready. You have to relearn having fun in a way…

The older I get, the less I enjoy alcohol. It absolutely wrecks me for days if I even have more than a glass of wine with dinner. Also, I’m coming from the perspective of living in the states so it may be a cultural difference, but I would argue the excessive drinking, blacking out and getting physically sick so often would qualify as having a “problem” with alcohol. But it might just be a cultural difference between our countries as to what really qualifies as alcoholism. The binge drinking, party girl style alcoholism isn’t the typical look of depressive all day every day alcoholics but it is considered alcoholism here nonetheless. It sounds like you are much better off without it so kudos for recognizing a need to quit and thank you for making this video! Surely it will be relatable to so many people.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌I’m on day 30 of one year no beer and absolutely understand everything you have said in this video Laura. I am 61 and it has taken me 48 years to realise this 🥂hears to a alcohol free future

I’ve been alcohol free for 52 years and my life has been abundantly better. Keep it up, kiddo

I'm 18 months free from that poison, I would drink for the wrong reasons and trying to drown out my problems. Microdosing has helped me the most on moving away from it as well as self reflection. Finding and listening to Jordan Peterson was a big help too. I try to spread the word to others around me about what it does to the body but nothing really came of it. I also can't stand being around drunk people either. Congratulations to everyone thats made the hard decision to leave it behind.

Great video Laura and well done for 1000 days! I’ve been a heavy drinker all my life and also suffer from depression. I’m only 27 days AF but already feel better mentally. If I’m having a wobble, I play it forward in my head and imagine how I would feel the next day. This alone is enough to stop me running to the nearest offy! Hoping I can keep this up and be alcohol free forever😊❤

I stopped drinking 15 years ago. Best thing I ever quit.

Alcohol became the laser focus of my life. When to get it, did I have enough in the fridge, what about my stash area? All consuming in every aspect. Finally hit bottom and got sober. It’s been 38 years, best gift I’ve ever received, but for the grace of God. I thoroughly enjoy your little corner of uTube, well done 🎉🌷🦋

I went off alcohol 7 years ago and noticed a few things. Fewer, if any, extremes in my mood- especially negative emotions. Better sleep, clearer thinking, instantly picking up on co-worker's signs on drinking, less sick days from work, less sick in general, a loss of party friends. I feared not being able to find a relationship thinking that my not drinking would be seen negatively. I found that i dated more after i quit and met quality women. More importantly i found the woman i would marry. She had been cutting down on drinking before we met so it worked out hand in glove. I lot of what we fear isn't true. Been 7 years and i don't miss it. I don't miss hangovers, brainfog, and ideas that seemed good at the time. Being alcohol free has allowed me to be present in the lives of others- and that's priceless. LauraTry- thanks for sharing.

5.5 years sober and it is the best thing I’ve ever done. Agree with everything you’ve said and so happy you’ve found this for yourself. Huge respect!

This video epitomises why your channel is so good, Laura: your honesty. I'm 40 and wasted about 12 years of my life drinking several times each and every week. Now I only drink 3 or 4 times per year and love the freedom and energy sobriety brings with it. Keep the videos coming, you're a breath of fresh air.

Great video Laura. I too have been on an alcohol break for 18 months. I am finding less and less reasons to ever drink alcohol again, even when I do have the fleeting thought that I'd like the sensation of 'relief', and am tempted by that well-worn (false) belief that alcohol is the only way to have it. Since I have quit it has massively improved my sleep, made even the worst of anxious feelings a mere trifle, improved not only my motivation, but my initiation too. Now when I want to get sh*t done, I can more easily just get on and start. My mental processing speed has gone through the roof. Consequently, both my occupational performance and lifestyle have improved. All of these changes were gradual from the outset, but really accelerated after around 9 months for me. Good luck on your onward journey!

Good on ya LT! I learned early on in life that alcohol wasn’t for me. Never liked the taste nor did I like the loss of control. I just tell people I’m happy and love my life…I don’t need to alter my sense of reality with alcohol. That shuts them up and they go away……I don’t like to hang out with drinkers anyway. I’d rather be outside hiking, biking, kayaking, etc. No matter what others tell you, alcohol doesn’t mix with that kind of fun. It’s like “they” pressure you to drink so you lower yourself down to their level. It makes them feel validated. Well, I don’t care! It’s my life and I’ve done pretty well without alcohol!!! 😊❤😊

I’ve just passed the 2000 days mark. Much like you I gave up for my mental & physical health, I used to get awful anxiety after drinking. Plus seeing my elevated heart rate on my watch even after just a couple of drinks the previous night, it was pretty shocking to see the effect it was having. Great video, thanks.

I’m almost there! Today is day 922- zero regrets and feeling better every day!

I find the "oh, you can have just one, surely?" comments the most interesting. I reply, "I can have as many as I want. I just don't want any." I like to make the distinction between permission and choice. People seem to think it's a permission thing - surely you're "allowed" to have one/two/whatever. I like to point out that, actually, it's nothing to do with that. It's a choice I've made. They find that quite difficult to comprehend I find.

You are so courageous and so generous as this is information more valuable than any PSA Public Service Announcement.

Laura, I’m so happy for you. I quit drinking alcohol 1.5 years now after about 40 years of daily alcohol. A group called “Try Dry” was really helpful for me. I just completed what is called “Sober Spring”. Well done Laura! Alan

Absolutely love your flash back to some of the interesting things that you have done that make you NOT boring when combating that statement...wonderful reminder to not just onboard other people's position as truth.

I'm not sure you would ever come off as preachy! You're such a genuine soul. Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations! As always, I feel encouraged by your work. ❤

Thanks Laura! Being sober is lovely! I haven’t had alcohol in 21+ years. When someone asks I just say, “no thank you, I don’t drink.” No one argues with me or tries to persuade me. ❤

I'm 5 years free in August, best decision I made & it started the journey to my healing. I was dependent though. X

This resonates with me, the older and hopefully wiser I get, the less I want to drink alcohol. We also know there is no health benefits of alcohol, only negatives. I think with the right people you can definitely have fun without it.

Hi Laura! Great video. I stopped drinking a month ago. I didn’t drink often anyway (maybe one drink every week or two), but even just deciding to stop has been a decision that feels liberating and powerful. I must say that I loved seeing your photos. You appear so calm and gentle in your videos, but your photos show your fun and “wild” side. 🎉

Money saved is another huge benefit

Congratulations, Laura. I quit alcohol in my 20’s because it didn’t make me feel good and I realized that using alcohol was detrimental to achieving my goals in life. That was almost 40 years ago and I’m so grateful! My wife elected to taper off and then quit after I made my decision. We were fortunate to not have had a dependency on drink, so quitting was an easy thing to do. It has an effect on your friend selection. We gradually grew distant from friends who drank and attracted new friends who don’t imbibe.

60 days sober today and loving it!

I'm 300 days sober and I love it. It's the gift that keeps on giving. You mentioned health but didn't mention the fact that it is directly related to cancer, and for women just one glass of wine a day can increase your chances of breast cancer by 25%. Eeek!

I have 7 months no alcohol and I don’t miss it at all. Especially also learning how bad it is being an actual poison. I’m fortunate the people I socialize with don’t ask why I don’t drink or try to get me to have one. Also a fan of just sparkling water and lime. You’re motivating in so many ways, and this is just one more ❤

No more hangovers, and a wasted day is one of the best reasons to stop 🚫🍹 and all that money saved 🫗💲down the drain! Well done . 👍

Truly appreciate your honesty in your videos. I recently decided to keep alcohol out of my diet so this video was nice to see.

After 40 years of steady drinking, although I only intended to cut back on my 'bottle a night' evening wine habit, I found that I was OK without. This was the culmination of many months of failed attempts to 'cut back', reading self help books and after enlisting support from an online group of fellow alcohol dependents (Soberistas). I realised that I was one of those people that had trouble stopping drinking so logical conclusion was to avoid it completely. Thanks Alan Carr for that insight. A lot of friends and colleagues were surprised. The crunch moment came when a doctor was about to prescribe me antidepressants and I said, no thanks but how about if I stop drinking instead. They said it was one of the best things I could do for my health. So I did and no looking back. Best decision ever. Great book for me was Gabor Mate's 'Realm of Hungry Ghosts' (on addiction).

Thanks for sharing this Laura 🥰 as always, I love your videos and your candid honesty. Never change!

Wahey well done!! 🙏. Stopped 6 years ago aged 35 after 20 years of on / off carnage, it was awesome……until it really wasn’t… crazy anxiety Did all sorts of daft stuff similar to you…glad to have survived intact. Love life alcohol free am so thankful 🙏. Great to hear your story

Interesting video 😊 I dont drink alcohol for religious reasons which stop us doing anything that is harmful to us. I used to drink however in my teenage years and nothing good ever came from it. Cant say i have ever missed it in over 15 years. A cold glass or coke with ice hits the spot 😅. I can enjoy everything with a good mental state. And if something bad happens you just gotta roll with it and go through the emotions 😊 I agree with the society pressure 💯

Congrats, Laura, keep being sober in every second of your life. I've been doing it continuously for 28 years now.

I quite drinking last Halloween because it was eroding my mental healt. I really don't go out much and when I do my friends & family are super supportive. I have found that I feel a bit odd when I'm around people who are drinking a lot and I'm not. They look silly & put of control. No thank you. I would rather sit outdoors in front of a fire watching the stars. When I am tempted and sometimes I still get triggered I remind myself that temporary gratification isn't worth the long term detriment. Keep up the good work!

Almost 5years!!🎉🎉 I grew so much thanks to that decision ❤ well done Laura and thanks fir sharing!

I really like your kindness Laura❤ I think your recent content is generous to those trying to navigate life with a healthy level of control 👏🙏💪💪

Laura, a thoughtful masterclass on alcohol. Every point hit a note with me, literally everything. I have been alcohol free for decades but the one thing that haunts me is seeing so clearly the addiction of others. So sad when even smart people can't make the jump to at least acknowledging their addiction. My universal challenge to blow away the "noise" around alcohol, is once you can go without alcohol then you can prove your not an addict. Keep doing the RU-vid you, you are an inspiration.

Congratulations! I have 2000 plus days now and have no interest in backsliding. Quitting alcohol was one of the best choices I've ever made.

Extremely well done Laura. You've done brilliently. Bravo !

Great video Laura, thanks so much to you and all the other sober influencers out there trying to get the message across ❤

Keep it going, Laura! My story is similar to yours - I used to drink until I dropped. I gave up in 2016 and I’ve never felt better.

Congratulations! It can be very difficult to stop drinking, in particular the social aspect of it! I've been sober for some years now myself, had to quit due to illness which left my alcohol tolerance to basically zero. At the time I was "busy" being ill, but as I started to get better I realized that I didn't really miss getting drunk at all. In part I think I just outgrew it as I matured. But also I struggled with low mood and some depressions when I was younger and used alcohol to sooth myself. Suffice it to say, it didn't work 🙄 Haven't looked back and won't return to that lifestyle! Keep it up! It's definitely worth it!

Laura, you’re a legend. No other way to put it. Stay well, one love :)

Great video Laura, thank you for sharing your experiences and I agree with you on the social pressure. It's hard to keep explaining yourself to the others

I kinda like how you start the video saying you didn't have a drinking problem and then go on describing a perfect example of alcoholism. This idolised idea of society that getting drunk is part of life, is part of the problem that alcoholism is so underdiagnosed in people. I love how you finally felt it's beneficial for your health not to drink / intoxicate and that you are sober now for so many years. Never feel bad about not drinking. Good for you :)

Hi Laura, I've been watching your channel for a few years now and I admire your journey through life in recent years and see you as a role model in making a better you, especially with being able to associate with you on many of life's challenges that I've experienced similar to you. I'm sure that there's many of us going through similar experiences day to day. Well done you! I love your inquisitive nature and quest for happiness with the time we are blessed with. ❤

I started my alcohol-free journey back in April. It's been truly amazing. I never had a drinking disorder either, but it's been truly changing my life slowly. As someone who suffers from a depressive disorder too, I can very much relate to a lot of what was said in the video. I'll be 30 in December and that has brought a lot of clarity to my life recently. Cheers for sharing your story and journey. Thanks for all you do on this channel.

I am so proud of you!! You inspire me! x

6 years here and never looked back! Got to the point that my desire to feel good was greater than the desire to drink. And a book called THIS NAKED MIND did the trick. I have SO MUCH MORE TIME, space in my head and access to awareness. I feel more as I’m not suppressing with booze. I know, like and trust myself more. Thanks for sharing your journey!

Opposite for me. Never was a drinker in 20's and 30's... But now late 40's I am finding am am starting to drink more. But not too excess. I'm less tolerant to alcohol myself. Well done to you.

Great job Laura! And some solid advice for people who have, or want to, quit drinking alcohol for the health benefits. I'm actually shocked at how intertwined alcohol is in society, making choosing not to drink alcohol in a social setting uncomfortable (like there's something wrong with me). 😅

15 years here. A whole new life!!! Love it!

Great video! I can relate to the social pressure so much. I’ve been alcohol free for four years and it’s actually been the most challenging around family! Still four years I have to turn down drinks (sometimes that have already been poured for me!) at almost every get together. I also find that people make it mean something about them and their relationship to alcohol, which is so confusing and can be uncomfortable. It’s definitely worth it though! Do not miss the hangovers one bit.

Love ALL your videos.. I think sometimes people try to push their bad habits on to you so that they don't feel so bad, they know you are stronger than them but instead of joining you not drinking they go with the crowd and end up bullying you. x

I love hearing other peoples stories about giving up alcohol. I’m at just over 18 months and I’m so happy with the decision. I wish I knew others who don’t want to drink alcohol but I’m just so happy I realised life sober is a million times better 😊

I have been alchohol free for 18 months...it's the best thing I ever did. No more wasted mornings recovering from the night before...being able to drive after a night out...losing my beer belly...having so much more energy....also it's so nice not to have to fret the next day, about what I said when boozed up...sometimes cutting and derogatory, which is definitely not how I am when alchohol free. Also no more POISON in my body . Well done girl, keep it up!!😊😊

100% Yes, agree! Great story. I finally "stopped" 5 years ago reducing to maybe 4 drinks a year. Don't miss it and wish I had changed 20 years ago to this new mindset and relationship with the poison\drug that alcohol is.

Well done. Very honest. Great observational points.

Well done, you are doing great. Hope this inspires others. ❤

This is so British Laura I love it ❤ I did exactly the same as you drank my weekends away. It was fun but now I’m cutting back my friends are all offended 😅 proud of you xxx

Fabulous video ❤ inspiring as ever and straight to the point , I feel you have to be blunt and take sobriety by the horns. 458 days for me blips made me stronger but I’m there. I found giving up one thing opens so much more benefits in life. I found my true self yes you still have day to day problems but you can deal with them so much clearer without that blurry feeling. Well done I just love your spirit ❤

🎉🎉🎉 Thank you for sharing ! The sentence "alcohol doesn't make me feel good" is a very good idea ! I live in France and alcohol is also part of gastronomy, and even during meals, moreover professionnal meals, it is difficult to say no. So thanks for the idea !! 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you for sharing your story. I also am a person who gets sleepy from alcohol and just don't feel well for days even after one drink. I have wondered why some can drink and others can't. I do at times fell bullied by others to drink or eat things I cannot. And hate that I have to explain why I choose to do without. It has really made me evaluate who really cares for me and my well being. You have motivated me to continue to stand up for what I know is best for me.

Ah, yes. When we step down from our role of ‘enabler’ people get uncomfortable. When we are in our power and not continuing with the acceptable norms, we highlight those who are in our circles, or those who we cross paths with. It can feel threatening to others. Loving this video. Thank You ❤

I think I quit alcohol almost a year ago. I did it because I had so many physical goals (staying in shape, running, strength training and just eating better) and alcohol never seemed to be something that helped me to reach those goals. I used to drink it to loosen up and feel better about myself in social situations. Now, after finding my faith and landing my current job managing a boutique style gym with some of my best friends, I no longer need the alcohol to feel good about myself and I have really blossomed into the person I always knew I could be. Will I ever drink again? I'm hoping not to, but I'm also not going to beat myself over it, but I am leaning towards, probably not.

Thanks for sharing and well done on doing what feels good for you. Friends & family should all learn to judge less and support more imho.

Very nice of you to sharing this details and tips. Thanks

Laura, you are an amazing human. Why would true friends put you down, or try to make you fail? I’m sure there’s more to the story and your relationships, but just seems to me that true friends would be cheering you on and celebrating your success. Thank you for sharing your experience. We did a lot of underage drinking in the States too, in the 80s! Now I’m in my 50s and it seems most people I know don’t drink. And those that do don’t apply peer pressure. At some point alcohol is too hard for most older bodies to tolerate, and older friends understand. Hang in there! 😂

Love this video❤couldn’t be more real and true!

Hello Laura, I’m happy that we’re on the same boat. Sober from 1.5.2022. I drink the same way like you but 5 years ago I started drink glass or two of wine to cope with my emotions and stress. I quit and live is better. I’m still emotional eater sometimes, but I try to do another things to work with my emotions and stress like running, meditating, breathing etc. Thank you for this video.

Congrats on your goals ,This is awesome!!! I have never liked any type of alcohol so I guess I am lucky. I do how ever like going out with my husband, family and friends whom all drink. They are all really nice when it's at some ones home they all know I don't drink and it's never pushed onto me. When we go out to a bar or an event. I deal with others who don't really know me and do push. But by saying theses words. (Oh no thank you , I am the designated driver for tonight. ) They will leave me alone after that. And at most bars that will get me all the free water or soda I want. in a nice glass. 😊

This video really resonates with me. I feel exactly the same way. Thanks so much ❤

I was fortunate to stop drinking a couple years back after some (demonetizable 😅) experiences which made me far more aware of both my mental and physical state & how I disliked the effects it had on both more than I enjoyed the temporary effects. My wife still enjoys a drink. I've never preached stopping to anyone, it's just a personal choice, but it's helped reduce her consumption which is win win 😊

Interesting to hear everyone, I have a friend who has been off alcohol for nearly a year and he loves it. I stopped for 3 month to see what all the fuss was about and really didn’t see any benefits, nothing got better I.e sleep, mood, relationships etc. I don’t have a problem with alcohol though and really enjoy having a drink here and there so maybe that’s why. I cleared up my diet and went meat based for 3 month except 1 day a week on a separate test to see what the fuss was about, boy that was amazing for my health and training, never felt better.

Wonderful journey, Laura! You have all my encouragement to stay your course. You mention that your friends can drink more because they don't have the 'depression issue', it would appear though that they do need validation, ie feel not good enough or else, why put you knowingly to the test instead of showing loving support🙂? Love your way of telling the story❤

Hi Laura this is a great video. I'm 42 years and never really liked drinking even as a teen. Just struggle with the social side of it very tiring. But after seeing this I'm going in hard with this one.

I’m on 1055 days alcohol free as of today. My reason for drinking was to get away from being me, but unfortunately I was always there in the morning, and feeling more anxious and depressed because of the alcohol. The hardest part since stopping has been putting up with me all the time and never being able to escape. However once you get over that little issue (therapy needed), and learn to just be, it’s then easy to not drink alcohol. So do it, give up. (And well done Laura, thanks for the videos 😀)

well done! I started with dry January a few years ago and it just sort of continued. Watching Huberman's episode about alcohol solidified my feelings. I still have an occasional beer and I do miss wine, but the awful feeling after having even just 1 glass just isn't worth it.

Well done, Laura. I gave up 1.5 years ago and feel so much better. Waking up in the morning without that thirsty feeling, and not exactly a hangover but feeling just slightly below par...that's such a great thing. Also, even when I was drinking alcohol, almost always a glass of wine at home, after the first few sips I started realising I felt worse immediately after those sips, than I did before. There was nothing about the wine that made it worth drinking, apart from the thought of sitting down with a glass of wine. I don't ever think about drinking these days. It's just gone. Out of my life. I do sometimes think, ooh yes, it would be so nice to enjoy a glass of wine in a beautiful bar, on holiday or whatever, but I know the alcohol just wouldn't make any situation more pleasant, because even a small amount makes me feel crap. Xmas Day, even, I didn't think about it! I got to Boxing Day before even thinking to myself...oh, I didn't drink any alcohol yesterday. I can hardly believe this is me! This has been such a learning curve because - at 58 - it took me 40 years of drinking about 2 to 3 bottles of wine a week to realise or, at least, to admit it to myself! Thanks for another thoughtful and interesting video. PS I only ever drink sparkling water when I go out!

Thanks for sharing, it made me thinking again of quitting alchohol completely also. I'm just taking small steps and sharing it with my friends and family.

I gave up alcohol new years day 2023 and love it! I realised after doing a mental health first aid course how I use alcohol to help me cope with life (I have also suffered from depression) and decided to give it up. My partner unexpectedly did too. We're now very used to going out and being alcohol free.

🎉🎉🎉 once I realised that I hated the nex day after drinking because I felt bad, no energy, no training possible and I love training, nauseous... I stopped ! And then I realised I had fun even when not drinking !!! 🎉🎉🎉

Yay! Smirnoff Ice! Those were the days!!! I mostly gave it up more than 10 years ago, still have the occasional one drink but no more big nights out. If I have one glass of wine I know about it in the morning, I think I drank my lifetime allowance of alcohol in the first half of my life. I don't regret all those boozy nights, but definitely did the right thing by moving on from it. Chili Heatwave Doritos, on the other hand, are eternal.

Well done Laura. Amazing. Sober life is the best

Admiración y respeto para ti y tu hermoso trabajo, Laura ❤

Great topic and fun video to watch. I like a beer from time to time. And a sip of rhum once a month. One glass of alcohol is fine the second or third makes me sad so I never go past 2 glasses. I often don’t drink in social gatherings. I order a cup of tea while others are on cocktails. You should absolutely do what you want!

First off, Congratulations on the milestone. I rarely drink and am enjoying life a lot more. I really connceted with the part you said about losing half a week from one night of drinking. That's what stops me from drinking more, I just don't see the upside anymore

Thank you Laura. You are a wonderful person

Thank you for this. Absolutely awesome.

You go Laura Try! Much respect!

I am actually surprised that u were still drinking. Watching u for years on your health journey and thought its step one dont drink. Good job on quitting. Proud of u. I love ask for cranberry juice mixed with sparkling water, its bitter

First and foremost, congratulations on your 1000 days being alcohol free. 25 years alcohol free here from across the pond. Yeah, it’s a tough journey to begin and go through. I lost friends and even a 20 year marriage because I decided to have a better life. I can literally tell you life will continue to get better every day! And the reward for taking care of yourself is priceless as well. Yeah, you will have days when you look back, but those are just moments… and you can get through them by doing something you are compassionate about like exercising or art or music. Cheers to your new beginning! 🎉😊❤

Well done keep it up, white lightening lol diamond whites were another one, yuk. 20 days sober here. Keep it up 😊