Why I Got Sober & How it Changed my Life (Two Years No Alcohol) 

Agreed 💯 %

It's so good to know yourself. I understand the inability to stop.

This is why I needed to stop too. I didn’t have an off switch

Thats so cool to hear. Stopping it early like that can save so many years of suffering. Well done.

This is so me 😊

This is exactly my situation. My family has a history of alcoholism and I am cutting it off now before it gets worse.

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.

Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Germany don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏

YES Dr.alishrooms

Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your friend decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

Well done

Absolutely fantastic.

Suspicious

Awesome!!

Voluntary enslavement… powerful words. Thanks for sharing.

sober queens unite

I love this comment. Everything you said rings true with me. I’m coming up on a year myself in two days, and I’ve really noticed that more balanced mood you described. It’s a slow climb, for sure (in my experience), but it’s DEFINITELY on an upward trend!

Agreed! Everything feels so norm! Le't make casual tea drinking a thing

Totally agree. Or ask them”why did you have children.”😊

Comparing gifts from God to getting drunk…..

gunna keep this mentality in mind, big kudos to you for tomorrow

@@lowrezshez thank you! Allen Carr’s book on quitting drinking helped me with this mindset shift a lot if you find yourself struggling…

You CAN do this!!! I have 6 years in June and I never thought it was possible. STAY STRONG!!

I use the Sinclair method to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. I recommend everyone struggling with alcohol to talk to their doctor about naltrexone. I got quick relief from the cravings and lost interest in daily drinking. It was effortless

Im the same thing when i start i cant stop 😢

Me too. But now 9 years sober🌼 What helped me: 1. Increasing my protein & 'greens' intake - like, a lot of greeens! 2. Deciding what I would drink at social gatherings instead of alcohol... my special 'treat' drink (when you have a glass of something in your hand fewer people make remarks & you feel more 'part of the crowd'. 2. If someone did try to give me grief, telling them I'm allergic to sulphites or alcohol or whatever. You don't have to be honest. Seriously, they don't care - they just want to know why you're not doing what they're doing. 3. counselling for all the crap I realised I was drinking to avoid/take the edge off.

You can do it! Great recommendations in this thread. Also, I definitely suffered from the inability to stop once I started, so I get it. The first week is the hardest, but you can really do this.

This was my experience too. In Wisconsin the drinking culture is insane, and had been binge drinking the vast majority of weekends since I was 16. I decided to take a 2 week break before my first half marathon in October, and now I just hit 7 months and don't think that I will ever go back to it. My life has gotten objectively better in just about every way

wow, I love this ❤

I love this as well. I do have a freedom from weight of it all. I don't feel hurt anymore

I always said it was a vicious cycle. Sick and tired Monday and Tuesday feel ok Wed only to start over Thursday. What a waste I was.

I would love a haircare, skincare, and makeup video!

virtual friends, bby! I'll do updates on skincare and makeup for ya'll!

congrats dude

Woah! BIG milestone! You got this!!!

Absolutely. My younger self couldn't fathom that those lines on my face would deepen or those hungover mornings I'd never get back

Big hugs! Sobriety is a big change! It takes time. You got this! took me a looooong time to quit cigs. Quit for 4 months years before and then went right back, but now I'm free of it

So well said 👏🏽

Thank you for being here!

Oh my gosh. You made me tear up! Thank you so, so much for writing such kind words. I really feel the love and support from you and you make me days feel so full. You're wonderful, Tania. Thank you. BIG HUG!

Yep! Feels like if you're not doing it, you're not doing it right!

Congratulations on your achievement! That's amazing 👏

@@shreyakilledar3663 THANK YOU 🙂

Congrats! That is amazing!

I also used working out and being responsible at work as and excuse to tell myself that I was still just fine. It worked, until my drinking got too bad and eventually it did impact my ability to go to work, be productive and work out. I got sober almost 11 months ago, and what you gain by dropping the alcohol is just everything. The ability to enjoy things for what they are, to do them because you want to. *If* your drinking consumes your days like it did mine, I hope you get the chance to leave it behind. All the best to you :)

@@chocofudge237 how did you do it? I'm 35 I've never been to rehab and im really afraid to go tbh but I'm still struggling and desperate to quit. I'm drunk right now typing this, just horrified of the day to come.

@@zachariahswartz5970 I feel you. It scared me a lot, too. First thing I did was to get books and podcasts from sober people. "The unexpected joy of being sober" by Catherine Gray really gave me a lot of insight and perspective. That quitting alcohol is actually breaking free. That you can be kind to yourself by choosing sober again and again. The first few days and weeks are super hard. It helps to remind yourself that cravings pass after about twenty minutes. All you need to do is breathe and get through it, maybe listen to music or a podcast by someone sober, or take a walk (without your wallet!) or call someone close to you. Try to stay calm and be gentle to yourself. You deserve to be happy and be better. You can un-learn your drinking patterns. They are there and wired in your brain, but you can re-wire it over time. If you are too scared to seek rehab, maybe think about getting a specialized therapist. There are also lots of online communities to help you out, Catherine Gray lists many of those in her book. I think one of the biggest things is realizing you are not alone and there are many ways out. You can carve your own. I believe in you. Maybe you can get through the first day tomorrow.

@@zachariahswartz5970 I feel you. I was scared, too. The first days and weeks are the hardest. The first thing I did was reading books and listening to podcasts from sober people. It helped me cope and stay focused, and it gave me a lot of insight and perspective. I found it important not to overwhelm myself. If you put too much pressure on yourself ("I can never drink again, I have to do everything right now"), it stresses you out, and drinking is your coping mechanism when you're stressed. It's counterproductive. There's a reason why AA say "only for today". Sometimes, it's just about staying sober for the next ten minutes. If a craving comes, try to stay calm and do something to take your mind off it. Listen to some music, call a friend, take a walk (without your wallet!). Cravings pass after about 20 minutes (that was a relief for me to know). If the thought of rehab intimidates you, maybe you could try getting help from a specialized therapist. There are also many online sober communities where you can talk to other recovered/recovering people. I hope some of this helps you. Maybe you can get through your first day tomorrow.

3 years! Wow, congrats!

Thank you so much for being here. And taking the time to say hello

I am one of those lucky people that can do one and done...when it comes to drinking . Cookies are another story, have to eat the whole box in one setting lol

thank you! It flew by!

Absolutely agree with you. For me, that winding down after going out and not drinking and then waking up fresh is such a positive change!

Great job!! Weight definitely feels like it's stable without alcohol

As long as you keep getting up after your fall, you're never defeated.

Thanks you so much! I hope I can help someone!

100000% agree. apparently there's a couple of trends of hosting large book clubs in some cities and having tea, etc, etc, which I absolutely love

I hope this helps just a bit to let you know you're not alone! The struggle really is real, but don't let it define you! You're so much more than that

Thank you so much. I can honestly say the payoff from quitting drinking far outweighs the idea of drinking again!

big hugs!

love ya

Encourage him to start exploring his own existence with booze.

Wow, Brandon. That is so inspiring to hear your story. Crossing that 13 month line is so amazing and you should be proud of your progress!! That is truly inspirational!!! It can be so hard in day to day life to see other people living the "normal" lifestyle of drinking and partying, but in reality, the normal we should seek is healthiness and happiness. You're doing it! Proud of you!

You truly can do it. I know many alcoholics who are sober and have been for decades. As opposed to heroin and fentanyl which I have never seen a person recover from after long term addiction. I would know, it killed my father. There are people who love you and strangers (me 😅) rooting for you!! God bless and take care. One hour at a time

Pray

You're great! Thank you so much!

Thank you for sharing. Yeah, it's such a gradual buildup and then all of a sudden, it's an everyday necessity.

wooo! Do what feels best for you! Sometimes a nice recharge is all you need if you've got it under control

Thank you, Cathy! It feels good to be here

Thanks so much, Desirae!

I totally run into those issues. It is so accepted! But you've got this. We can make our own fun :))))

!!!! omg 4.5 years! CONGRATS!

@@AnaWallaceJohnson 😘 thankyou! And congrats to you too!

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to hear. There is a part of me that feels non- engaging without alcohol, but it's a strange personality strengthening experience!

Allen Carr’s book on quitting alcohol completely convinced me that sobriety is far and away the better path. So in two days, I’ll be on year sober 🙂

Sounds like you’ve been through trauma (possibly in childhood that you don’t remember) and have CTPSD. ❤ Hoping you can figure yourself out and find the light.

Keep going. It will surface and resolve. We heal in the end.

I'll definitely do that one down the line!

*iS what it was to me … man, one little letter can really botch a sentence!

oh yes! early 20's you feel impervious. Was just having this conversation with a friend last night. Definitely have fun, but be safe and mindful of when it's too much!

foam definitely makes it so hard. Big hurdle for me, too! But I used that spare time to work on myself and it feels good! you got this!

Hahaha thank you! This was actually kind of fun to reflect and see who I was before and how drastically 2 years can change you

hahaha where are the people who offer up milkshakes?!?!?! We need more of those in our life! BUT, I understand the sugar craving. It's so hard. I sometimes break out in small hives if I eat too much sugar, so that helps steer clear

Totally! Basically I get super addicted to social media and feel down about myself, so I try not to get too wrapped up in it. I used to have instagram, but I never posted, so I deleted it. Might get it back for business purposes, but don't feel lost without it now!

@@AnaWallaceJohnson oh wow, me too!! I never feel good after using it, so I'm really considering deleting it for good. No wonder you're able to read so much😍

Oh my gosh, I am so so sorry for your losses. Smoking is something I don't think I'll ever go back to. Not even a single puff. I don't miss that raw throat feeling at all. Congrats on your success!

Oh Sylvia. I've prayed and sworn this is the last time but I always go back and drink. Now I feel I I'm taking God's name in vain because I always swear to never drink or smoke, then bam. End of day or 2, I'm back at it. 😢😢😢