hi from the Netherlands, clean from the poison for two years, never looked back from that day that I stopped, love every morning realizing that I don't have a hangover. feel really good.
25 from Hertfordshire. 15 days in to the sober life and honestly I’ve never felt so good. Your point about drinking poison really resonated with me and made me realise what on earth am I doing drinking this garbage. Keep going with these awesome videos, they really help ☺️
Hi Leon. Great channel and fantastic principles. Nearly 5 years alcohol free. I used more or less the same thinking that you teach. No AA, No will power. The best thing I ever did. Keep up the good work. 👍
That is a great point. I have a friend just like that, she’s successful in a great marriage and I always wished I could drink like her, like a couple of glasses of wine a night or able to stop in the middle of a night out to drink water and stop the hangover. But I did try to stop before and she was the one that talked me out of it. I’m not her, I can’t just have 2 glasses, once I have 2 glasses I’ve coaxed myself into the whole bottle. So I’ve only told 2 ppl, it’s my 4th day and as each day goes by I feel physically, emotionally and mentally healthier stronger and happier. I know it sounds cliche but I feel like achieved when I wake up next morning knowing I haven’t drunk alcohol. Thanks for the vids they’re helping a lot. I’m from Ireland btw which is alcohol capital lol
Some people just have a genetic structure that makes it very easy for them to be addicted to a substance. Some people know that they can never stop at just one or two servings. You have to know your limits.
Congratulations Roberta ! I am on day 5 and yes it feels wonderful to wake up without a hangover and knowing that I enjoyed the day before without alcohol. This is the first time since I started drinking 30 years ago that I had heard of quitting like this. It’s been wonderful to walk past the wine aisle and think “poison in a pretty package “ I don’t feel like I’m having to hide my secret when I look at people anymore. I have told a few of my family and friends but I agree some people won’t understand. Leon’s videos have helped me so much, I’m very grateful. Kimberly from Coastal North Carolina , USA
@@Sketch_Sesh yes I’d agree there, I would class myself as an escapist from things in life I don’t want to do or face and my friend is the opposite she faces everything put in front of her and I strive to be more like her but I can’t either with or without drink. You said her success could be an external facade which could be possible I guess but everything she has physically is there to see which is what she’s got from marrying a lovely man with money. I think I just need to try and stop comparing myself, easier said than done as that’s been my life from the beginning with my older sis being the golden child and me being the opposite. But no matter what I’m staying if the drink, as Leon’s says, there nothing good about alcohol
@@philmcculla4941 i was out one night and there was a sigaret smoker who tried to convice me that it was me who don`t smoke who has low willpower. When it was she who was addicted!. That`s how brainwashed alot of addicts are. Deep inside they know they are liars, and are ashamed when they wake up and have a hangover, but there and then when they use the substanse their ego can`t comprehend the fact that it is them who has the problem. There is no point in talking to them about it, it`s like talking to a zombie.
@@brycekerr6987 He means most people assume or label ppl addict or alchoholic if they quit drinking cause society Normalizes drinking so much it's weird when people don't drink your treated like an outsider if you don't drink especially in Ireland.
Sober 106 days. I don't care if other people choose to drink. I don't care if they are my friends, family, or total strangers. I don't care what they think about me choosing to not drink alcohol any longer. And I won't waste my time explaining to them why I choose to no longer drink alcohol. Nor, will I ever attempt to get other people to stop drinking. Unless they have truly made that choice for themselves. I still have alcoholic beverages in my home. I'm not 100% 'free' of the desire to drink alcohol, but the desire is getting less and less as every day passes.
Just had my fathers funeral and everyone was drinking... not once did I have the urge and it was quite weird being surrounded by drunk family members and friends. 1 year and 3 months sober!
People enjoy bringing you down to their level. Rise Above! they only do it because they are envious of your self control and willpower. i've been sober for 20 years. After that time I don't think I could bother parting with the cash. IT'S EXPENSIVE NOW! Not to mention your health and wellbeing. keep up the good work.
Definitely Lee, it ridiculous knowing it’s as harmful as tobacco and probably costs more in medical bills to help alcoholics. Since giving up(and it’s only been 8 days) I’ve noticed so much advertising of alcohol. It’s insane really it is. It’s like when you’ve stepped out of a bad relationship and you can see it for how it really was
12 days sober. Part of changing my perception was I love watching movies and the influence always involved Alcohol. I’m a lonely closet drinker. I don’t go out. Alcohol was my friend, and I began to realize it wasn’t a friend to me. Changing what I do alone has been difficult, but finding I’m pushing myself to take a drive, go for a walk, stop at a relatives home. I Got out my sewing machine and also bought stained glass to start a new project. I’m excited.
Explaining why you have decided to stop drinking is often a waste of time because of a thing called confirmation bias. Once you are strongly in favor of a certain idea, it's so much easier to look energetically for facts that support your opinion and ignore facts that disagree with your opinion than to look at the facts dispassionately and objectively. Your best friends will find it difficult to believe bad things about you and your personal enemies will find it difficult to believe good things about you.
@@mariyad3484 That’s great, some people will react positively! Sometimes make a joke and say something to my coworkers like “My hangover from the last company happy hour was so bad that it inspired me to quit drinking.” They know how much we drink at such events and laugh and drop the convo. Other friends and family I just tell them whatever. No one really cares 😊
Now I am 2 months in , feel best I have in years ,bout to head out with family they will be drinking. I still watch a video to help me before this types of events for reinforcement! Thanks for all you do sir
Well you have a point but you cant assume that everyone that drink alcohol suffers from a problem to some sort of degree. Me for example, i have a huge problem with it, but my mom for instance, she drinks one glass of wine every two weeks. But again, you have a point
The two only things that matter is: 1: don`t fool yourself to think that you can take " just one drink to relax". You can`t!. There is a reason you are listening to this video. 2: You are not " missing out". there is no FOMO. Go strait to the pub and train your brain to talking to people who drink. If they ask you why you don`t drink. Then simply say it as it is " I can`t drink". If they can`t handle that and keep harrasing/bullying or trolling, then simply say " I don`t want to talk about it". 99% of people will handle it. The once who don`t are the people who " HAVE THE PROBLEM". In worst case simply cut them out of your life. They are toxic. Go strait for the pub and train your brain to be around people who drink. You are not missing out. It simply gives nothing to you. It fucks over your mental health, your physical health, your wallet, your relationships, your work, your problems, your friendships. As long as you don`t fool yourself to think you can have " just one drink". It`s never going to be a problem. And it takes almost ZERO WILLPOWER. Cutting down and trying to controll alcohol takes 100000% more willpower. It`s that fucking simple
Not drink for 5 weeks. Aventura Florida 9 miles south of FLL Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International. Lost 12 lbs. I go to Bikram yoga 3 to 4 times a week. Sleep like a baby at night.
If I'm drinking a lot my confidence level is down in the dumps. But I don't drink I feel so much so much better I drink for well over 35 years hey I'm done with this crap.
Any tips for dealing with friends that are extremely unsupportive of my new-found sobriety? These are people I have been friends with for 20+ years and can’t ditch.
Some Asian countries make non alcohol mix drinks like Mojitos and others I still make them ,a non alchohol beer though no way that just part of you wishing it was a beer.
