Secrets of an alcoholic 

Since I’ve been off for just 9 days, my energy feels like a drug and my sleep game is solid asf

Nobody knew I was an alcoholic until one day I came home sober.

I was a raging alcoholic junkie and I quit it all and now I can live. I was vomiting blood and I was shaking so badly that I couldn’t hold a pencil or button my buttons or do anything for myself. I detoxed in the hospital and the nurses treated me much better than I deserved. I’m crying thinking about it and writing this 6 years later. It’s no one else’s fault. You have to take responsibility for yourself and get clean for yourself. If you are doing it for other people it won’t last and you’ll end up worse than before you tried to stop. I wish you the best. I hope you have the support you need. Even though a person must make the changes for themselves, they need support from others. 12 steps is still statistically the most effective way for a person to get clean and sober. The drug abuse is only a symptom of the spiritual malady that keeps addicts and alcoholics(just a specific type of addict but an addict nonetheless) using the drugs they use and staying miserable. 12 steps and the rooms of Narcotics anonymous saved my life and people helped me to do what I could not do alone. May God bless you on this journey.

28 days sober I feel so amazing 🤩 I’m not going to lie though because I like to feel what I’m feeling but I don’t stay there I sometimes drive and think about pulling over to get booze 🥃 but I’ve came too far to turn back now 🙏🏾❤️‍🩹 Happy Healing everyone ❤

I’m so proud of you. I wish my mom would get sober too. Blessings!

We Alcoholics are the most creative when we try and hide alcohol. If only we put that use to something else.

Cheers! Addiction is addiction, right ? A junkie hides the spoon, a drunk hides the booze. Same shit, different lives . Cheers ! Clean and sober for a few years here !

I am 28, just got out of the hospital yesterday diagnosed with fatty liver, pancreatitis, and my gallbladder is filled with “sludge”. Waiting for follow up with doctor tomorrow. I’ve been drinking since I was 21 almost daily.. hoping my doctor will help me get sober. I want to live.

Im almost 5 months sober after a month in the hospital with pancreatitus. Ive been an alchoholic for over 20 years. Most of my life. Learning to be sober is a process. The cravings will get less and less. Keep it up everyone. Its better to live. And sobriety is pretty cool when you start putting that time to a better use.

Hiding alcohol… I thought I was so slick with my alcohol hiding strategies until I went to AA and got a topical discussion on hiding booze. I hid booze in water bottles , drinking half pints as I rolled through car washes, toilet tanks… , dead drops about the house... wall hallows… furnace filters.. After I shared my story a man with a new liver told me he put vodka in his windshield washer tank and rerouted the flow to inside the vehicle cabin. He put a tube in his mouth and got a shot anytime he wanted. And that is when I knew I was alcoholic and I was lucky to be alive.

Cograts on having the bravery to share. I am a just over a thousand days sober and am so much happier.

I'm coming up 3 years sober . I've been sleeping terrible lately but all good. By the grace of God I'm sober today,employed,married have food and shelter thank you God.

word up brothaa!!! been struggling for 8 years myself... you're page is very inspirational to me.

Thank you for sharing your truth! It will help many people, including myself❤

This is so amazing to see, you seem like a lovely person 😊 wishing you all the success in your sober future 🎉

Been sober for for over 4 years with God’s grace and the help of fellowship. A lot of”days at a time”. Keep it simple.

Thank you for sharing! Thank you for purely being transparent!!

Wishing you the very best. My drink of choice is also vodka. I’ve been sober for 19 days in the past 3 years. It’s been rough. You got this

The creativity of an addict is almost limitless. As long as it means hiding away their poison. My uncle has been an alcoholic for as long as I have lived. Soon 40 now.

I used to hide my vodka in 2 travel-sized laundry detergent bottles that I had found. They were shaped like a flask and laid flat. I'd always wear knee high socks to work and stuff them on the inner part of my calf. If sneak away to the bathroom every couple hours to stop the shakes. Each bottle held about 3 shots.

Well done! I was an alcoholic and an opiate addict, 15 years and I haven't felt the compulsion for either and can now enjoy the occasional drink, in fact I rarely enjoy it when I do now if I am completely transparent. And no more opioids.

Im happy you have recovered yourself man, congratulations. But it wasnt necessary to share hacks to hide buzz, for other alcoholics to cheat themselves or their loved ones. I really think that was uncalled for.

Sobriety rules

I used to use 16 ounce orange flavor Gatorade bottles.i would leave it a quarter full and fill it up with vodka.

Good for you man!! Proud of you!! Keep it up. Life is sooooooo much better on the sober side!!! Thx for the tips!! Had my own dirty tricks!!

We are so happy for you!

My dad was a chronic alcoholic. He was also extremely arrogant, and the two almost always leads to death and destruction. He died 2 years ago from cancer caused by his alcoholism

Good for you . Good luck on your journey. I hope you can help other alcoholics see they are not alone and there is help out there. Praying for your continued recovery

Congratulations on sobriety! I am just over 3 years alcohol free❤❤ I used to be sneaky like that too

This is wonderful and I am sure will help so many people. May your business grow ❤

Actually insane dedication

"putting that crearivity to good use" Good job man. Bravo.

Hi Steve, a while ago I read an article or saw a video about an alcoholic who said alcohol was like a friend. I have to say he nailed it because this is the concensus among many people who drink aline, myself included. I have a 40oz of Bud Select and 2 ahots or 3 of E & J Brandy every night after work. Before I saw the video or read the article I never considered that maybe I see alcohol as a friend, 🤔.

So brave, my guy❤ I used to slice open the lining of my purses to hide drugs and paraphernalia. Humans all have alot in common:) Same joy. Same pain.

Sobriety is Awful...Cheers 🍺

I’m about to die because of this, I wish I could Afford financially to quit but I have too many people depending on me…I wish I could stop

I admire your honesty in sharing such a personal thing. Congratulations and respect to you :)

Good for you, thank you for your video.

Having an issue myself rn. I had a drinking problem before but my girl just finished school and moved back to LA. She was my rock

I have been a drug addict and alcoholic my whole life. Drugs came first, alcohol being the fall back. Anyway, long story short I am 38 now and finally made it off all opiates and pills..etc. I am now 1 month of suboxone and kratom. Still drinking alot, hoping to quit that next.❤

Here's a genuine question I have: How do alcoholics even do it physically? I can go months without drinking, but when I do, I mostly go on benders, because I drink to battle axiety. However: I can't do it for long, because it just really messes up my intestines. I get reflux, heartburn and diarreah. So at some point, I will get sick to the stomach just smelling booze. How do you do this daily and not immediately get stopped by your own body?

I used to hide my booze in the bottom shelf of the bathroom basket in the corner. First two drawers were never used let alone the last one.

Thanks for sharing, brother. I've been clean since 5/29/16.

Congratulations! I quit years ago, and have never looked back.

I use use empty isopropyl alcohol bottlers

Thank you very much for sharing, i hope i can leave it too. I am trying.

I used to hide my vodka in big bottles of coca-Cola. You just drink it half way then Pour in as much as you can preferably buy the smaller bottles of vodka and dispose of evidence No one ever suspected I was drinking. Then you can just pour your soda into a thermos and I’d drink it every where. At work, at church, at the doctors I had it in my bag everywhere I went.

Good for you ❤

keep up the work buddy, i like the stuff you're making

Legend. Keep doing what you re doing!!! You WILL prevail

Man-with-the-Hat, hi. A video about your modified Mapp gas cylinder would be interesting. Did you cut the Mapp gas cylinder with a hacksaw? rotory tool (aka Dremel tool)? grinder? The cut would mar the paint on the Mapp gas cylinder. Did you touch up the paint? You discussed "sleeve"; I don't know your meaning. Perhaps others would be interested in this content.

did u get confused and think tic toc is AA?

Nice buddy! Starting my own journey, looking forward to seeing your posts as I go along. Be well!

I take Antabuse and naltrexone to keep from drinking

❤❤❤❤Only alcoholics totally understand other alcoholics ❤❤❤❤Good luck to U

I WILL PROTECT OF ANY HATER ALL COST!

Spiritus is denaturized alcohol in 'the west;' ethanol with methanol mixed in. Methanol is not consumable. Spiritus is cheap ... but ... deadly. Unless you are in eastern Europe because it's not denatured there; pure ethanol. If you don't know that, you get really worried when your Polish aunt tells you she made the advocaat (Dutch for eggnog) herself 'vith spiritus'

Maybe someone sees this and have a question I've been wine addicted at 17, did other drugs, at 18 to heavy alc, like 3-4 bottles of Vodka/Whiskey a week, been doing it since a year. I got a few health related questions anyone with personal experience want to answer/share?

That’s crazy! You were making that even tho you weren’t sober! That’s amazing talent . Glad you are putting your talent to use

I consider myself pretty handy at making things and a sober alcoholic as well. But you were a better alcohol hider than I ever was. u took it to another level.

Good luck, and be kind to yourself. You deserve to be well and have an amazing life ❤

Great tips thanks 👍🏻

I’m positive that white distilled vinegar in a gallon bottle would have worked.

I'm an alcoholic been drinking a bottle plus every day since January 1st 2023 no I got a broken knee and ptsd been drinking like a fish I've quit before but any advice?

I'm maykin stoof... right on brother. All the best.

Bloody hell Steven I didn't even recognise you!! Well done mate, are you still doing the rings and metal detecting?

Watching this drunk lol, it numbe out pain and suffering

When I told people I had an alcohol problem they didn't believe me. Now we talk about it and they say "how did we not notice?" Addicts are some of the most clever people. I mean, we convince ourselves on top of those around us.

In high school we would put vodka in orange juice bottles and drink it throughout the day. As an adult I never hid or minimized my drinking.

You are so nice for sharing and trying to educate others

I’m now making other creative pieces to hide alcohol to help other alcoholics! Lol I’m only messing no seriously well done on getting sober my friend 👌🏻 👍🏻

I'm an alcoholic (binge drinking type) and I never hide alcohol, I never have it at home. I just go to the bar and absolutely destroy myself.

SENDING GOOD VIBES! You should be very proud, and the store looks amazing!

I wish you the best things ❤❤❤ love from poland

Thats great creativity!

Thank you for this

I think this is genius and super creative! Use those powers for good!

listerine bottle. green food coloring. vodka

My uncle was an alcoholic. He died a year and 2 days ago. His name was Steven.

Any advise to help a family member who drinks. Nothing I say works

Keep it up, good job!

glad your sober bro ❤️

Thx for the tips bro

Do those of you with alcoholism (who have stopped drinking) miss things like the taste of good alcohol, and the social benefits of it? Or was it more about needing the alcohol to induce a particular frame of mind?

Respect . 👏💯❤️✊💪🙏 I am more then 4 years sober, i am 40 i decided by myself that i want to quit alcohol at 36 😉

Wishing you well on your journey! 🙏

Nice covert ideas from those drinking days.. Blessings sir👍🏻

One of the main processes that happens in alcohol is the same process that makes LSD.

Is there such a thing as functioning with alcohol notnfettinf shakes not getting withdraws just being functional always never hitting rock bottom ? Or is that rare ot is there always rock bottom?

I’m two days sober. Feeling great today! 😎

I am 8 months sober. I really want to drink and a bought a 4 pack of beer but haven’t opened them yet

But I have chronic pain from an untreated infection and my body feels more comfortable when I do drink 😞 I’m in Shetland and the only clinic treating chronic UTI is in London and my GP hasn’t wanted to refer me. So I self medicate with alcohol to deal with the pain, I bought my own antibiotics before (prof Malone-Lee protocol) and it helps but I can’t afford the length of the treatment, at least 1 year.

Did you have to go to detox?

necessity is the mother of invention

They can smell it on you breathe, how did you cover that?

I used to leave work every afternoon, buy a 2 litre bottle of volvic water (strawberry flavour) and pour a half bottle of vodka into it. That would get drank on the bus home, in plain sight. I thought I was sneaky. In fact, I was just a drunk. Now, the smell of strawberry flavoured volvic water makes me gag.

My ex filled the small water bottles with liquor. I accidentally grabbed a bottle a couple times and took a big gulp 😫 . I am a holiday drinker at most. Still think it was a ploy to take me out.

Cheers mate!!

Nobody caught the vodka in water bottle trick yea... revolutionary

You can't hide from whatever the thing is you get "drunk" on instead of filling up on the Spirit. Preacher's who think you can hide from it are clueless and live in a isolated tower needing someone else to be in touch for them. What they really need to do is go get a job and see what it is before they talk down on those whom they swear they're leading. The fact they're hiding makes me wonder why they think they want to pastor. But there's no hiding because it's all around. Typically you have to get away from whomever is bringing you down. Because people love to share misery. I know I need people who are doing their best... might be struggling... and I avoid those who have thrown in the towel and given up. Birds of a feather will flock together either to keep on losing or to keep submitting to God. No one can do it by themselves. Sometimes I find myself looking back but once I see what it is... and I mean with no involvement.. once I see it I'm disgusted by it..I can see the spirit and it's not anything good or right or true or holy. Alcohol, narcotics, works of the flesh, whatever it is that's not God is a spirit and you have to get where you recognize it and recognize the Holy Spirit calling you back and stop rebuking Him because if you don't you've already died/lost.