Tons of respect for you making a decision that you felt was good for you and your son. I loved your story. I’ve enjoyed your channel and outlook on life since 2012 and you’ve been such an inspiration to how I live my own life. Thank you so much for addressing this topic since I feel most people don’t ever talk about it, yet many families, friendships, relationships, etc are harmed by alcohol. My father recently had a problem with alcohol and almost left my mother and our entire family. Hearing about you doing this partly for your son made me tear up a bit because I’m happy to know he’ll never have to go through something like that. It’s a very prevalent factor of our society and I’m very glad that you made this video to address it. Thank you ER as always.
Watching my father destroy himself due to his alcohol and drug addiction to the point of abandoning his family and friends, and now found out that it's damaged his brain, seeing this has given me so, so much more respect for you, Rift. Thank you. It doesn't just destroy the alcoholic, it damages all of us, especially as children, this is so inspirational to watch and to listen to. And puts me at ease that maybe someday there is hope that he'll stop. Wish you luck in future, Rift, thank you.
I don't really "deal" with anything. I just don't drink anymore. I don't know how old you are, but in most cases, that "I drink to have fun" mindset vanishes eventually.
Haven’t touched alcohol in 5 years. Don’t miss it and don’t care for it. There wasn’t a reason that I quit. No statement or because of health issues. I just didn’t feel like having it in my life any more. Good for you E.R.
ER, thanks for this video, it’s very relevant for me. I gave up drinking in February after facing the negative impacts it’s had on my life. It’s not been easy. Very cool to see you and experience this message.
ER i had a dream last night, and i don't usually dream, but i was talking with you at some sort of function and we were the two people not drinking, and we had a conversation about alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks so this is oddly satisifying to see this video. Have a nice day!
I’m glad I don’t drink. I’ve seen people become alcoholics so it has made me avoid it. It’s crazy how accepted it is to drink all the time during social gatherings. I feel like you can still enjoy doing things without alcohol. As a kid I always enjoyed simple things in life and that’s still enough for me.
Mr. Rift, we your fans will support you in what ever you do. You have impacted us in a lot of ways and we will always be there! Keep up the good work and be strong!
Hey Uncle ER. I just want to write this to say thanks. For taking time out of your day to provide a video for us. It helps with anxiety and sleepless nights. You’re just awesome. Thank you! 👍✌️
Respect man. I don’t think I’ll quit alcohol ever but I have been able to significantly cut back on other vices like fast food. It’s always interesting to see what humans challenge themselves from norms.
Wtf this dude is psychic. I literally just had my first official day of sobriety yesterday... Lol feels good to have ER on my side for the journey I guess 😬
I was an addict drinking everyday non stop at night and blacking out to sleep. Thanks to your videos, I finally my put my foot down and stopped. I’ve been off that stuff for one year now. Your videos really helped me through a dark time.
i am trying to get sober. i’m 26 and an alcoholic. i also struggle with other drugs but i always come back to alcohol. went to rehab. was sober about 120 days. relapsed for a good month or so. just back to 33 days. it’s hard because i’m also bipolar. i’ve been in mental hospitals for it. you’re a really great guy, and this video was comforting to watch given where i am currently. thank you, ER.
I have never understood nonalcoholic beer. I dont know about you guys, but while I appreciate the taste of many beers, at the end of the day I still drink to get drunk... like people enjoy the taste of whisky but could u imagine drinking nonalcoholic whisky? Or smoking nicotine-free cigarettes?
Good for you, ER! Really inspiring of you. I love how you know that you don’t have to explain yourself, but you mention reasons why you’ve made this decision anyway. Thanks for the great video :)
@Ephemeral Rift I had to stop drinking alcohol about 12 years ago. 12 years ago I was diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Degenerative Disc Disease and I was prescribed Opiate pain medications which I still have to take today. I really enjoy drinking non-alcoholic beer, my 2 favourites are O'Douls Amber & Budweiser Prohibition brew. I've been a subscriber to your RU-vid channel for about a year now. I really enjoy watching your videos. I have 2 chronic lower back pain conditions, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Degenerative Disc Disease and Osteoarthritis in both of my knees and in my hips. I can't sleep most nights because of my chronic pain so I binge watch your videos. Binge watching your videos helps me get through the sleepless nights and helps me forget about my pain. Thank you for making your videos, I really appreciate it.
As a person who does not have very strong checks or balances, I consider them a huge blessing. I quit last Feb. when I realized I was becoming a "wine mom" and dependant on it to relax.
dogdonut3 so when you drink a glass to relax, do you relax because of the alcohol, or do you relax because you've hardwired yourself that when you drink the glass you mark "the end of your day" through ritual. Cos the second one is usually the case, and its easy fixed by saying something like "im gonna veg out on tv with a nice cup of hot chocolate to end my day" instead of "a nice glass of wine", same mental click of "work mode off, day is done". Dunno, might help you in the future? it's worked for more people i know than youd think
James Parkin Thank you. That is really good and useful advice. I did get to the point where I used other tactics to relax...though one became snacking, which helped me pack on some pounds I'm now trying to lose. Lol For me it was more the alcohol...I drank to get a buzz or usually to get drunk. I think many people do and don't like to think about it. Its a very socially acceptable way to self medicate and stress relief. I made the decision because I wanted to be awake, feel/be healthy and enjoy my life more, so I quit. Hard, but good decision for me.
dogdonut3 yeah that's fair, quitting is tough, even if there's maybe no addiction theres that routine that tends to make you crave. Hats off for doing it, and maybe you could try like a gym membership to get your buzz, or something with the possible other half. Replacing vices with other activities that have that feel good thing is the best way to kick it. My mum quit smoking before I was born by eating an apple instead. She's sick of apples now and only eats em in pies, but she kicked the cigs for good 😂 win some lose some i guess
James Parkin I bet she did get sick of apples! Lol Your mom sounds like a determined woman, good for her! And, yes, good habits to replace bad is the best way to go. Thanks for being so supportive, its really appreciated. I hope for the best for you and your family!
At the age of 18, at the start of university i became dependant on Alcohol for coping with my issues, ive now been mostly sober (i.e drinking less than once a month/ twice a month) for about two years and celebrated my 20th birthday literally yesterday (12 Apr 18). Can honestly say i havent missed it. I may drink more in the future if i can do it without forming a dependancy to hide severe depression or as the basis of "having fun". But that said i didnt have much of a history with it. To do something like this at this point in your life is incredible and respectable, good luck E.R.
I am a very proud member of AA, it have saved my life. I will be clean and sober for 8 years this coming September 21st. I have life issues, AA is a life program for me. Yes, I do agree alcohol is a drug for sure. I tell people I am addicted to more, it don't matter what it is. Give me more of it to take me away. As long as i was numb I was OK. Today, I see alcohol as poison, because every time i drink, eventually everything in my life disappears again. I have had to rebuild my life over way to many times. Ty for sharing this video with us all, I can relate, this is also why recovery works. Addiction is no predgidose, it effects every walk of life from the person under the bridge drinking out of a brown paper bag, to supreme court judges. When I am in a meeting, everyone is equal, everyone has one primary purpose. Alcoholism.
While I'm not giving up alcohol for good, I stopped about a month ago after hitting booze *way* too hard for about two years (I'm talking getting shitfaced nearly every night of every week). I was on a very bad path and I took myself off it. The recovery of my body and mind has been a difficult process, and it's not done yet. Props to you for playing it safe with alcohol. It's a brutal substance to become addicted to.
I love this newest video! Your videos/VOICE/therapy have given me more peace of mind then any professional I've ever paid. Thank you so much. My BEST nights sleep are always prompted by you. Thank You.
My favourite videos are the ones where you talk about topics and discuss personal experiences. I find your point of view interesting and I always learn something or at least have something to think about when I finish a video. Idk I just think your thoughts are interesting even if we don't necessarily see eye to eye.
What's the answer? To educate people objectively on alcohol instead of fear-mongering. Teach them the dangers and benefits to alcohol (and drugs in general). Teach them the long history humans have shared with alcohol. I cannot stand what people are saying about drugs. How drugs are "bad" and irresponsible. No, irresponsible people who use drugs irresponsibly are bad. I hate the tendency humans have to categorize things as good or bad based off of human decision to irresponsibly use them.
I'll argue you this point. You don't need a substance to rely on and use to have fun or be happy. Drugs are bad. You sticking needles in your arms full of heroin isn't good no matter how you use it because it will almost indefinitely send you on a downward spiral to death or homelessness and disease. Drugs* aren't good no matter how they're used. *When I say drugs I am referring to hard drugs such as crack, heroin, meth, etc. not prescription drugs or weed (although prescription drugs are just as dangerous as anything).
This is the first logical comment I've seen saying how alcohol isn't bad, only people who are irresponsible and abuse it. Thank you for being a reasonable person. Don't get me wrong I respect what ER is doing and anyone who has had the strength to realize they can't be trusted with a substance and cut themselves off. But for those of us who can drink responsibly its harmless. All these comments saying "alcohol is evil" are just ridiculous.
bcboy0300041 I still think that drinking Alchohal is bad...it causes so much suffering and death...and for what? A buzz? Seriously think about it...so many more lives would be better if Alchohal was illegal and wasn't easily obtainable. You may think it is harmless, until your loved one is ran over by a drunk driver, their guts everywhere, their body nearly cut in 2, the person who was just alive moments ago, laying lifeless on the side....it ruins people's lives, and it doesn't just effect the person drinking. And yes I know it has some medicinal use, but I don't think people should just be able to buy it whenever. I respect people who drink responsiabaly but it does far more harm then good.
before i even watch this, i jus want to say, i love that your channel isnt just asmr and that your taking it different places now, still love the asmr side, but you got some good madness in that head and i love seeing it explode =)
Love the tingles and the serious yet still light conversation really intelligent and good quality conversations and talks and of course relaxed me very nicely. I also partoke in the predrink exercises was surprisingly refreshing and liberating like a bird taking flight with wings. Thanks for all the things you do to help us uncle E lots of love :)
I'm 21 and still have never drank alcohol. It feels weird sometimes but it also feels good in way to know I won't ever half to stop. Same thing with other substances as well. But video games and sugar on the other hand I'm sort of in the same boat.
Dominus Satanas I only drink occasionally. I like trying new things once in awhile, but I don’t like the taste of alcohol. Which is probably for the best, all things considered.
Dominus Satanas great for you man. Keep it up. I would recommend you don't start drinking lol. I started at 24, I'm 30 as of March 2018, but stopped drinking 3.5 months for various reasons. Be blessed.
Its just a drink. Unless you're cutting it because you're trying to lose weight or because you're an actual alcoholic, its nothing to write home about.
I’ve never been much of a drinker, myself. A light drink three nights in a row is “a lot” by my standards, and it’s not unusual for me to go months at a time without so much as thinking about drinking. Alcohol is pleasant in small amounts, but it’s not something I’ve ever been especially drawn to, so it’s always fascinating to me when I hear about someone quitting for one reason or another.
Alcohol has always had a big effect on my family. My father is a recovering alcoholic. He was arrested for drunk driving when I was 5 and was in jail for 3-5 months. Ever since then he hasn't had a drop. I'm 18 almost 19 now (Bday is July 1) so he's gone 13 almost 14 yeast without alcohol.
Captain Qwurtyz Your dad is a legend! 14 years is quite a long time! Hope it stays like that. Unfortunately my uncle didn't have the will and gave up after 8 months. Then 3-4 months after non-stop drinking he had his second seizure and his heart also stopped. Alcohol's a tough shit that doesn't forgive. Even though I'm still 18 I realise why is so addictive. That's why most of the time I have a drink on birthdays and other celebrations. Holy shit, I overburdened you with info XD
im happy for your decision. been watching you for like 5or 6 years now. Its reassuring to know you have similar views on things im addicted to haha. but your channel helps me take a break from my troubles and my vices. peace brother, I cant wait to meet your voices!
I think it would be interesting if we saw the "sets" (rooms) that ER records in, I don't know about anyone else but I'm always interested in seeing things from the other perspective. Great work again!!
I believe in moderation and I’ve never had a problem with alcohol I couldn’t fix, but my tolerence is obscenely high, (a thanks to my Scottish, Irish, and German heritage) which is most likely where I differ from most. Nevertheless, im proud of you and I’m glad you’re taking charge of things, I wish you and your family all my best. Godspeed Kiddo!
I just started my first anti depressant and I love beer, and i can’t drink with it because doc said it’ll end up real bad. I’m glad you made the choice, because I probably wouldn’t have 😅 glad I got someone to relate to.
Whenever my dad used to drink beer, his breath always smelled weird. But I was young, so I knew something smelled but I didn’t know what it was, I was probably 4 or 5 years old. My dad doesn’t drink beer anymore, and doesn’t drink any alcohol. I’m now 14. I’m very glad I don’t smoke.
I gave up over three years ago and didn't find it at all hard. I still go to pubs regularly with my drinking pals. They're used to it now. No more hangovers.
Grate ASMR video I feel related with this video and I hope you continue with this battle I have 1 year sober and I feel great keep it up salutes from México!
Great video as always! Alcohol is a drug like everyone knows. I don't think its necessarily a bad thing to consume, though it can be. Everyone is different, and responds differently to different things. Some people are allergic to some things, and others aren't. It's the same thing with alcohol and everything in life. And just because one the effects you one way, does not mean it'll be that way forever. Your body is always changing, thus your responds to certain things can change. I.e. a lot of people don't like broccoli at a young age, but as they grow older their taste buds change and they tend to enjoy it more. You just have to be mindful of your surroundings, and realize what is the cause of you feeling a certain way, so you can change it if you must.
I never really liked non-alcoholic beer - it could at least taste good to make up for the lack of alcohol, you know?- but you could now make videos sampling fancy sodas! Or maybe you could become a coffee snob, who knows? Cheers to you for maintaining your sobriety, you’re a great influence to many of us, myself included
Hi, heading to the US myself next month and keen to try out some non alcoholic beers over there. So far I've reviewed about 50 of them in Europe. The variety and quality of them varies significantly, but that just makes it interesting, I guess..
Nice man! I'm trying to get away from the drug culture I've involved myself in. MDMA, cocaine and booze. I don't plan on giving up on psychedelics since I'll only drop once a year at most since I did it every week. Weed will make a return maybe around 50
You are very brave uncle e! Im glad you enjoyed the taste of the non alcoholic beer too, it could help with cravings! i wish you a bunch of happiness and i hope you kick these mean thoughts in your head to the curb :) im sorry you had to deal with depression, too. Its one of the worst things in the world. But you are still here! So for that, thank you
Another great video Uncle E, its a wise choice a hard one but a good one i smoked tobacco and cannabis for over 10 years with constantly drinking and it ruined my life i now vape no nicotine liquid and don't drink at all and my life is so much better. Keep it up you have helped so many people with your videos so its time to help yourself :)
9 days done now and not looking back, watching your videos for almost a year now and I didnt notice this one till this week but it's been a good help - sleep hypnosis of sorts? Not sure, all I know is I weirdly crave non-alcoholic beer not actual alcohol haha!
The point of non-alcoholic beer is to have a bubbly drink that's an alternative to the sugary crap but also without the harmful alcoholic effects which are now being suggested as harmful even in small daily doses.
I've never liked the prevalence of alcohol in American culture- especially as adults, it feels like people can't enjoy anything without it anymore. It'd be nice to have adult oriented spaces and activities that didn't involve alcohol, but I mean, I hear about painting classes for adults where they serve wine, when you go to local festivals and fairs, there's always beer and wine available and a fair amount of people drinking, and like you mentioned, alcohol in sports culture. Honestly, being around people even after one drink makes me anxious and I try to avoid it! I've never really understood why it was so socially accepted when compared to other drugs, I really feel like we'd be so much better off without it- but there's no way to get rid of it now, so it's hard to know what to do!
I'm gonna try to give up smoking tobacco. I'm not mad at you. I understand. Although I have never played Dungeons and Dragons I used to play Yugioh and Magic and I listened to a lot of heavy metal as a teenager. For me I don't feel like I have to pretend to be perfect cause I'm not. I just have a really big heart. I think honesty is most important. Honestly I think the early days are always darkest. I'm going on 1 year in and I have made giant strides.
I've tried alcohol. Can't get into it. Beer tastes awful, and wine actually makes me wanna puke. My body immediately gags at it. Only alcohol I've tried that wasn't horrendous was rum. I wonder if vodka would work for me, though. Either way, I haven't had any real *desire* to drink.
Dude you are so cute and i love your asmr videos. I dont speak english but i always try to understand what you talk, and i always watch all yours new videos, i think you are the best channel of asmr, very original and cool! :D Saludos desde Chile
Might I recommend making dog hand puppets called the "Hand Hounds" and making hand sounds with the Hand Hounds? Perhaps having one puppet being a sock puppet, and the other being a paper bag puppet for varying sounds and personalities?
I'm 18 and I do drink beer ( I live in Alberta, Canada for all you Americans that our min age to drink ) I don't think I will ever give up drinking but I have made it a promise to myself to never 1) Drink and Drive because of my grandfather. He passed away in ATV accident and alcohol I wasn't told it was a factor but knowing my family it more then likely was ( all my family that I know of drinks ) 2) Never drink because I'm sad/depressed/basically use it as a outlet. A close family friend of ours was a alcoholic he was almost never not drunk. After spending 7 months in rehab he quit drinking forever and after 8 years of not touching alcohol he died of a heart attack his early life of drinking just caught up to him doctors said.
Ok, hear me out......how about an rp where Uncle E plays Dracula or his son or something ( maybe Alucard from the Castlevania series) and he's reading Bram Stoker's Dracula but as he's reading it he's criticizing it and like giving his point of view or simply commenting on the book? Edit: maybe saying things like "smh a real vampire would've never done that" or " he does make a good point" or tiny little remarks like that idk exactly what but things along those lines
I love how they sell it as "St. Pauli"-Beer (which is a district in North-Germanys Hamburg) and have a girl in a traditional Bavarian "Dirndl" - Kinda like selling a beer called "Queens" and advertising with someone wearing a Stetson =D
good luck boss, im a little over a week sober, quit smokin cigarettes as well over week now...im pretty sure im on the verge of a stroke but im hangin in there.
Good on you ER. In Highschool and a bit beyond I occasionally drank socially/recreationally at parties. Probably fewer than 10 times total. The last time was when my best friend and I had planned to go to a party, I was twenty and my friend had mentioned we were going in front of my little sister’s friend who was only around 17. She wanted to go, her parents were fine with it, so he agreed to take her. It made me a bit nervous, but I figured it would be fine. Well, as soon as we got there, she started drinking everything in sight and got hammered. It really got to me, thinking what could happen to her if I wasn’t there, if I was too drunk to keep an eye on her. And then of course, what if it was my little sister? I wasn’t ever an alcoholic, but it hadn’t really struck me till then that I couldn’t count on my sisters having my self control, I already felt bad seeing this girl being irresponsible, knowing I’d had ANYTHING to do with it, I’d feel so much worse if it were my sister, and wouldn’t be able to forgive myself if something happened to one of them. So, I called it quits. Since then, I’ve drank two toasts, maybe had a sip of something if someone offered. It wasn’t about “quitting” for me, as it’d never been a habit, it was about not being involved in the kind of thing that leads to self destruction.
Thank you for this video. I just broke up with my girlfriend and am super stressed out so this video could not have come at a better time. I’ll be able to fall asleep now!
You know, dude, that still has alcohol in it. Sure, it's not much, but it can be enough to trigger a relapse. You need to quit EVERYTHING related to alcohol. You can keep drinking the "non-alcoholic" stuff and then find yourself really craving the real thing again very easily.
Happened to me. I had about 6 of these in an hour. Caught a slight happy bubbly feeling. Relapsed. Just experienced alcohol withdrawal with hallucinations. Done with that poison.
It's a great path to walk down, the one without booze. Non alcoholic beer is awesome, and luckily abundant these days. Check out obscure and dark Polish artist Zdzisław Beksiński. He remains a favorite along with H. R. Giger. Both mentioned gentlemen have sadly passed, but their legacy is all over the web.
I think addiction, depression, anxiety and all personality disorders are developed through a long time period. Starting from your late childhood on into your 30s. It seems it's all about how we develop and what we do with what we have learned as a child. Being on how we are different generations, that makes all the difference. I believe it's why you're not an alcoholic, and I certainly am
Alcohol free beers and lagers are the best thing ever not had an alcoholic drink in ages because of them. They help with cravings for me cause your still getting the taste
I've been cutting down drinking recently and people are shocked sometimes when you're in a social setting not drinking, but I don't need it to be social- but I do like the odd Guinness haha!
