Thanks for posting this, it's very relatable. I've been clean for a year. The mental wellness, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-medication, the trying to get help but the med they gave you made it worse.. it resonates with me. Even after getting rid of the drinking & the drugs for some reason I can't figure out how to fix what's happening in my brain. I was graciously gifted a bottle from one of my clients for Christmas & I have just been staring at it for the last few days. Poured that bitch out. May your new year bring further healing & clarity. Keep killing it out there.
Thank you for this. This has helped me allot. I have slipped up about two months ago with two years clean it hurt and sucks but thank you so much for this brother. Happy holidays nothing but love and respect
Keep your chin up man! Don't let the dates / numbers bother you. They're all learning experiences like I said. You've got this and can use it to better / further yourself. You've got this!
I’m 25, been drinking almost daily for the past 6 years. Found my dads body after he battled cancer for a few years. It really fucked me up mentally so I drink to forget that day and I’m at a breaking point now. Thanks for making this video it gives me home to try and get sober. My anxiety is so bad when I don’t drink tho it’s horrible
I know smoking poppers is not the same but i would only smoke poppers for 10 whole years hated cigarettes and joints and i got overly malnourished and withdrawn.. From poppers. One day last year i couldnt take it anymore. I threw it all away and didnt buy or smoke for a bit i was so scared but now i smoke joints. I can relate to this alot in ways it makes me tear up. I just want to share this and thankyou for sharing.
Yo fully agree poppers were my drug of choice for years and I had such a negative cycle of buying packs and then throwing them out, buying again. Self-loathing was the root. They are tough to quit but weed alone is SO much better for you, and I still smoke it too for now. Congrats Tierney-- yer not alone and keep it up!
Man I'm 27 right now struggling with very extreme alcohol addiction, and without insurance to get treatment. this gives me hope but, how did you start? I have such bad withdrawls it makes it nearly impossible to even taper off and im so sick. any tips?
I took months of cutting back, for example I drank in Oz's I would slowly remove an Oz from my drinking schedule whether it was daily or weekly I'd begin to reduce the overall consumption. 1 beer or half whatever you can do is progress, I started doing things I was passionate about to take up the spare time. For me, it was working out, taking my dog for a walk, going hiking / camping or spending time with my dog in nature I also had to find something to help hold me accountable and responsible. For example dog depends on me, If I died one day because of alcohol or I took my life because of a drunken rage. She would never understand. So my dog help kept me grounded and on a good path too. There's a book / e-book I recommend Recovery - Russell Brand I wasn't personally a fan of AA or NA but that book I'm a fan of. I may not have given you the answers you need or want, but becoming sober is a self journey and everyone is different, what works for me may not be what works for you. Trial and error, I know that sucks to hear but it's true
