Interesting thing happened to me that corresponds to your topic. After not drinking for two or three months, I was at a work function at a bar. I asked the bartender if he had a non-alcoholic beer and he said he had a St. Pauli Girl N/A. I had never had it but heard it was good. He poured the beer into a glass. When I started drinking it I realized it had alcohol in it and started to feel a warm buzz. I thought, well I guess I'm off the wagon now, might as well have another. I went back to the bartender and asked for another one of those St. Pauli Girls and mentioned that the last one was not N/A. He showed me the empty bottle and label. On the label it had "N/A" on it. I was floored that because the beer tasted just like the alcohol version, my brain tricked me into a buzz!
Exactly this happened to me too when i started drinking cans of low alcohol beer after 19 days sober.. Wonder of it was carbs and sugar or flavourings etc too ?
What goes up must come down..another super quote by Annie. My favorite person on you tube. This lady changes so many lives and what a wonderfull personality! X
I've always done both tbh..Working out with weights , cycling..Then binge drinking at weekends, then trying to negate the hangovers by working out and 'sweating it out' ..lol like being on a treadmill lol
I’m 7 days sober and man it was a slight challenge passing by three liquor stores to get home. Love the remarks regarding the natural laughter and fun before the alcohol experience. The last time I remember ever laughing til I had belly aches was junior high I think and alcohol was the furthest thing on my mind. If I’m honest with myself I’ve never really had a good time drinking heavy at the bars or with friends, it was somewhat manufactured laughter/entertainment. It feels strange being sober, I’ve forgotten how I used to pass the time without the void feeling that alcohol seemed to fill. The first time I drank when I was 19 years old was an amazing experience I wished I never had
Amen to that. I'm actually where you were when you wrote this, Curtis. I'm on day 7 of a 21-day reset to go alcohol-free. I want to have my "true" emotions back, even though I will need to deal with the sad ones along with the joyful ones. It's been so long since I have let myself feel and I've deferred to the "devoid" dullness of alcohol blah. I hope you have been able to get your feelings back and am hoping for the same for myself.
Thanks so much for this. It's crazy how similar the buzz chase is when doing any other drug. I just never noticed it before because alcohol is so available and normal to drink in large quantities. But the way you describe the time you measured how long the euphoria of wine lasted and how you can never get the first buzz back, is the exact same when I was using drugs, and that constant chase will eventually kill you.
Excellent video Annie , and I can so relate. To everything, you said. Especially on what comes up, has to come down and. After taking your first glass of wine etc, you get that buzz the warm feeling of relax and calm . Only for a short time, mine lasted bout 30 minutes and at times bit longer. But after the first drink, you don't get that reward again. It just goes south, from there and gets worse. I know lately I've being saying , way i was struggling keeping sober. But today , I said to myself. Okay you may miss it, and the way it made you feel good. But none of it was natural, as you said its artificial and. I hate the way alcohol is so devious, when that euphoria. Begins to come down again, it tricks you and makes you drink more. To make you think its helping, while its causing further stress and anxiety. I forgot this past couple of weeks, the things I have being sober. I have my health again, I look normal and good colour. People actually look at me more normal. Cos when I was on the drink, I looked so ill like a vampire lol. I'm saving Money all the time, anytime if I get bloods taking. They all come back normal, cos my liver tests always came back abnormal all the time. I see Family more now too, that didn't happen. When on the booze. So its things like this , that I should be thankful for. That I no longer drink this poison and, let it ruin me and take over my life. We all may never be free of this , and there will be a small part. Thinking of it , but is my life better without it . Absolutely without a doubt, I wouldn't want to go back to drinking again. Cos I know now, I've too much to lose and . Its not worth it , becoming a slave to this crap again ❤
Being able to remember the bad versus how we feel now is so helpful! I hope you continue to seek out the positivity of your life now and find strength in that!
Thank you so much for these videos! I can honestly say alcohol doesn't solve problems it only makes them worse . I had a night of binge drinking with friends and damn do i regret that ... i later ended up in the hospital . Not worth it honestly ... ive started being sober and its hard because friends around me want to drink but im like fighting it ugh it's so damn hard ! But i honesty never knew i had a problem sadly until recently . It makes me so sad i didnt know . But now that i know i refuse to ever go back to this . yes unfortantly ive been have night sweats slash night terrors feeling like i cant breath its terrifying i know its all part of the process . So im hoping this will be over after a month or so :( PLEASE EVERYONE DONT DRINK to get rid of your problems it only makes them worse . I never had anxiety but i have gotten it since i started drinking ... i cant wait to get my body back to the way i used to be . Thank you so much Annie !
I love the way you talk Annie. Like I'm sitting with a friend. Not preachy. You make me feel like I can finally do this. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!!
Thank you for your honesty- I have read your first book and now reading the alcohol experiment. I do enjoy drinking and celebrating weddings showers birthdays ect…however it is totally starting to cause health concerns for sure . I like the way you speak of being a young child and that free feeling you have when you are small . I will continue to read and follow you on utube until I can change my ways hopefully sooner than later . I would like to find the person I use to be . Thank you once again for all the information and research you have done !
Good video about alcohol's diminishing returns system. When I need a little pep talk/reinforcement for living healthy, I will watch some of Annie's videos. Other than her incredible enthusiasm and knowledge about her subjects, I find that her rate of active responses to her channel commenters is incredible. I literally never see that level of dedication to commenter's feedback in the many other channels I watch. Good job and thanks for helping me and others to live the best that we can. 😊
Thank you for addressing this question. I love the euphoria of that first drink or two. It’s amazing and I wish I felt like that all the time without drugs or alcohol.😢 I have not had a drink in almost 5 weeks now. But I’m not gonna lie, I do miss that part. But, it ends up not lasting very long then I start to feel like crap!! I have to remind myself of that fact. It’s just not worth it. I wish I didn’t love to feel buzzed. Isn’t that why everyone drinks? The buzz?
What a great talk. I am grateful for tapping into your knowledge to help my husband completely stop drinking and smoking. You surely are honest and real. Keep it up!
God bless you Annie Grace! Your books and video's are saving my life and I'm learning SO MUCH! Sept 1. Ready to do 30 day Alcohol Experiment. Thank you! So grateful.
More extremely useful info. Thanks, Annie. Saw your book at Barnes & Nobles the other day. Couldn’t get it then cause I had a list of stuff for school to get but I’m going to get it this week. I’m going to get more copies as the year goes on to give away. Great stuff.
This was so helpful, both in understanding the concept of how alcohol robs us of our ability to experience "natural highs" and our overall pleasure baseline AND in remembering that I CAN and DO have fun without it. When I first started drinking in high school, I thought I needed alcohol to be funny (I was kinda shy); now I know I actually have a damn good sense of humor just being me (and needed to feel more confident and emotionally safe to express that).
Your welcome! I am reading this excellent book: The Willpower Instinct. A bit on the science side but really interesting information. You might enjoy it! Have a great day. :-)
Drinking is fun esp when your socialing with people once or twice a week that's the problem, you also have the high of sharing this with your friends..
This is interesting what you say about euphoria from drinking. I don't think I've ever had it. But I will try to notice this on our next wine party on Thursday. I'll use the spit bucket, but I'll swallow some, especially the good Burgundy I am bringing to serve with Boeuf Bourgonon. I think I just love wine, if it's good stuff.
@@ThisNakedMind It was a good party. I tasted too many wines and did not spit enough. No euphoria there but waited a couple hours to drive home. Today, one day later, I am on my way driving to WY to meet up with my significant other. 480 miles today and the same tomorrow. Just a little tired from the drive.
The euphoria is the only reason anyone drinks. It's not the anticipation. It's the warm fuzzy elation halfway through drink 3 that continues all night until bedtime.
I don't think we can assume why others drink or what it does for them. I've learned from listening to so many guests on the podcasts that our experiences and reasons for drinking can be very similar or vastly different.
Interesting thing happened to me that corresponds to your topic. After not drinking for two or three months, I was at a work function at a bar. I asked the bartender if he had a non-alcoholic beer and he said he had a St. Pauli Girl N/A. I had never had it but heard it was good. He poured the beer into a glass. When I started drinking it I realized it had alcohol in it and started to feel a warm buzz. I thought, well I guess I'm off the wagon now, might as well have another. I went back to the bartender and asked for another one of those St. Pauli Girls and mentioned that the last one was not N/A. He showed me the empty bottle and label. On the label it had "N/A" on it. I was floored that because the beer tasted just like the alcohol version, my brain tricked me into a buzz!
Wow x
Exactly this happened to me too when i started drinking cans of low alcohol beer after 19 days sober.. Wonder of it was carbs and sugar or flavourings etc too ?
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What goes up must come down..another super quote by Annie. My favorite person on you tube. This lady changes so many lives and what a wonderfull personality! X
Wow, thank you!
I love how she explains everything so succinctly and no long winded egghead explanations. Just eye opening.
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This is the best youtube clip I've ever seen in terms of changing my mindset into not wanting to have that drink
Honored to hear that!
Thanks for sharing Annie. You talk alot of sense. Endorphins are the way to go. I replaced drinking for running 2 years ago. so glad.
Me too 🙌
I've always done both tbh..Working out with weights , cycling..Then binge drinking at weekends, then trying to negate the hangovers by working out and 'sweating it out' ..lol like being on a treadmill lol
I’m 7 days sober and man it was a slight challenge passing by three liquor stores to get home. Love the remarks regarding the natural laughter and fun before the alcohol experience. The last time I remember ever laughing til I had belly aches was junior high I think and alcohol was the furthest thing on my mind. If I’m honest with myself I’ve never really had a good time drinking heavy at the bars or with friends, it was somewhat manufactured laughter/entertainment. It feels strange being sober, I’ve forgotten how I used to pass the time without the void feeling that alcohol seemed to fill. The first time I drank when I was 19 years old was an amazing experience I wished I never had
Can't wait for that true laughter to return for you!
Amen to that. I'm actually where you were when you wrote this, Curtis. I'm on day 7 of a 21-day reset to go alcohol-free. I want to have my "true" emotions back, even though I will need to deal with the sad ones along with the joyful ones. It's been so long since I have let myself feel and I've deferred to the "devoid" dullness of alcohol blah. I hope you have been able to get your feelings back and am hoping for the same for myself.
How is your life now?
I know this video is old, but I've been watching all your videos and they are really helping me.
So happy to hear that!
Annie, thank you for all your help, 16 days sober and loving it! I really believe I can do it this time. Thank you x
Hope you're still doing well!
Thanks so much for this. It's crazy how similar the buzz chase is when doing any other drug. I just never noticed it before because alcohol is so available and normal to drink in large quantities. But the way you describe the time you measured how long the euphoria of wine lasted and how you can never get the first buzz back, is the exact same when I was using drugs, and that constant chase will eventually kill you.
I think its so easy for all of us to forget that alcohol is indeed a drug and a dangerous one at that.
She is really awesome and helping a lot of people. She’s inspired me to start making content myself.
That's awesome!
Excellent video Annie , and I can so relate. To everything, you said. Especially on what comes up, has to come down and. After taking your first glass of wine etc, you get that buzz the warm feeling of relax and calm . Only for a short time, mine lasted bout 30 minutes and at times bit longer. But after the first drink, you don't get that reward again. It just goes south, from there and gets worse. I know lately I've being saying , way i was struggling keeping sober. But today , I said to myself. Okay you may miss it, and the way it made you feel good. But none of it was natural, as you said its artificial and. I hate the way alcohol is so devious, when that euphoria. Begins to come down again, it tricks you and makes you drink more. To make you think its helping, while its causing further stress and anxiety. I forgot this past couple of weeks, the things I have being sober. I have my health again, I look normal and good colour. People actually look at me more normal. Cos when I was on the drink, I looked so ill like a vampire lol. I'm saving Money all the time, anytime if I get bloods taking. They all come back normal, cos my liver tests always came back abnormal all the time. I see Family more now too, that didn't happen. When on the booze. So its things like this , that I should be thankful for. That I no longer drink this poison and, let it ruin me and take over my life. We all may never be free of this , and there will be a small part. Thinking of it , but is my life better without it . Absolutely without a doubt, I wouldn't want to go back to drinking again. Cos I know now, I've too much to lose and . Its not worth it , becoming a slave to this crap again ❤
Being able to remember the bad versus how we feel now is so helpful! I hope you continue to seek out the positivity of your life now and find strength in that!
Thank you so much for these videos! I can honestly say alcohol doesn't solve problems it only makes them worse . I had a night of binge drinking with friends and damn do i regret that ... i later ended up in the hospital . Not worth it honestly ... ive started being sober and its hard because friends around me want to drink but im like fighting it ugh it's so damn hard ! But i honesty never knew i had a problem sadly until recently . It makes me so sad i didnt know . But now that i know i refuse to ever go back to this . yes unfortantly ive been have night sweats slash night terrors feeling like i cant breath its terrifying i know its all part of the process . So im hoping this will be over after a month or so :( PLEASE EVERYONE DONT DRINK to get rid of your problems it only makes them worse . I never had anxiety but i have gotten it since i started drinking ... i cant wait to get my body back to the way i used to be . Thank you so much Annie !
You're so welcome. You deserve to live a life you love!
Could listen to annie grace all day very intelligent
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Beautifully answered Annie! Your expertise is amazing, even 5 years ago.
Thank you! 😃
I love the way you talk Annie. Like I'm sitting with a friend. Not preachy. You make me feel like I can finally do this. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for your honesty- I have read your first book and now reading the alcohol experiment. I do enjoy drinking and celebrating weddings showers birthdays ect…however it is totally starting to cause health concerns for sure . I like the way you speak of being a young child and that free feeling you have when you are small . I will continue to read and follow you on utube until I can change my ways hopefully sooner than later . I would like to find the person I use to be . Thank you once again for all the information and research you have done !
You're so welcome! I hope this journey brings you freedom!
Good video about alcohol's diminishing returns system.
When I need a little pep talk/reinforcement for living healthy, I will watch some of Annie's videos. Other than her incredible enthusiasm and knowledge about her subjects, I find that her rate of active responses to her channel commenters is incredible. I literally never see that level of dedication to commenter's feedback in the many other channels I watch.
Good job and thanks for helping me and others to live the best that we can. 😊
Thank you! Everyone deserves to feel heard and supported!
What a great description of the physical effects of how alcohol affects your brain. This makes so much sense!
So glad it connected with you!
Thank you for addressing this question. I love the euphoria of that first drink or two. It’s amazing and I wish I felt like that all the time without drugs or alcohol.😢
I have not had a drink in almost 5 weeks now.
But I’m not gonna lie, I do miss that part.
But, it ends up not lasting very long then I start to feel like crap!! I have to remind myself of that fact.
It’s just not worth it.
I wish I didn’t love to feel buzzed.
Isn’t that why everyone drinks? The buzz?
It's certainly why many do! Give yourself grace as you adjust to this new life and your body adjusts and finds pleasure in new ways!
Wow. So helpful. I'm 66 and I am still open to learn every and anything that supports my best evolution. X
That is so great!
Thank you so much Annie x
You're so welcome!
I love the pioneer in the background! You're an awesome mom
Thank you!! 😊 I try my best!
What a great talk.
I am grateful for tapping into your knowledge to help my husband completely stop drinking and smoking.
You surely are honest and real.
Keep it up!
You are so welcome
God bless you Annie Grace! Your books and video's are saving my life and I'm learning SO MUCH! Sept 1. Ready to do 30 day Alcohol Experiment. Thank you! So grateful.
Can't wait to follow your journey!
how are you doing today? I hope well.
Amazing video... so glad I’ve found you
Incredible.. you just get it and make sense.. thank you x
Glad I can be here for you!
More extremely useful info. Thanks, Annie. Saw your book at Barnes & Nobles the other day. Couldn’t get it then cause I had a list of stuff for school to get but I’m going to get it this week. I’m going to get more copies as the year goes on to give away. Great stuff.
Hope you enjoyed it!!
Love the ski boot analagy and looking forward to that first drink after a break.
It's one of my favorite analogies.
That first month is a doozy...I was so damn depressed...i was afraid I burnt out my ability to produce endorphins..
Such a hard transition at first!
Thank you Annie. Alcohol makes u feel worse then before u drank any alcohol. Please do a video on that if you wish ❤
Yes, alcohol certainly knocks us down!
This is so incredibly insightful and helpful. Can’t wait to crack open your book tonight!
This was so helpful, both in understanding the concept of how alcohol robs us of our ability to experience "natural highs" and our overall pleasure baseline AND in remembering that I CAN and DO have fun without it. When I first started drinking in high school, I thought I needed alcohol to be funny (I was kinda shy); now I know I actually have a damn good sense of humor just being me (and needed to feel more confident and emotionally safe to express that).
Love this! Self-confidence makes such a huge difference!
Excellent video kid bang on the money. Brava
Thank you!
Your welcome! I am reading this excellent book: The Willpower Instinct.
A bit on the science side but really interesting information. You might enjoy it! Have a great day. :-)
I like that the cowboy was listening to Annie the whole time. 🤣
Lol!
These videos are the best I've seen on the subject much better to use science then stuff like the 12 steps imo..
Thank you!
I know a way to do the placebo experiment!! I used perform alcohol infusion studies as part of a research trial.
Interesting!
Brilliant 😊thanks so much❤😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is a very important talk
I agree! So important!
Wow! This really resonated with me. Thanks for making this video!
You're welcome.
Brilliant video
Thank you!
Brilliant and scary ..10 weeks from tomorow 😊
That's amazing!!
Soooo true!!
Glad you could relate!
Great advice. And I've seen the NA beer have that effect on people!!!'
We all respond so differently!
Drinking is fun esp when your socialing with people once or twice a week that's the problem, you also have the high of sharing this with your friends..
The drinking isn't what makes it fun though. It's the people!
This is interesting what you say about euphoria from drinking. I don't think I've ever had it. But I will try to notice this on our next wine party on Thursday. I'll use the spit bucket, but I'll swallow some, especially the good Burgundy I am bringing to serve with Boeuf Bourgonon. I think I just love wine, if it's good stuff.
Will be interested to hear what you experience!
@@ThisNakedMind It was a good party. I tasted too many wines and did not spit enough. No euphoria there but waited a couple hours to drive home. Today, one day later, I am on my way driving to WY to meet up with my significant other. 480 miles today and the same tomorrow. Just a little tired from the drive.
I love you lol 💙😘
I drink geritol to take the place of alcohol. I usually drink 5 bottles a day, and by night fall I sleep like a baby. Lot of vitamins in Geritol.
Glad that's working for you.
Thank you Annie. Can you spell the name of the neurotransmitter please - dopamine's evil cousin?
dynorphin
It is dynorphin.
Replace it with swimming
Or whatever works for you!
0:53 I got fooled by alcohol
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The euphoria is the only reason anyone drinks. It's not the anticipation. It's the warm fuzzy elation halfway through drink 3 that continues all night until bedtime.
I don't think we can assume why others drink or what it does for them. I've learned from listening to so many guests on the podcasts that our experiences and reasons for drinking can be very similar or vastly different.
Please go back to this kind of videos, and reduce the interviews you are doing now.
We've always posted a combination of the two. :)