What I Use Instead Of Alcohol
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One of the biggest reasons for addiction is the emptiness in life. An inability to see a valuable future. Realism of a society derailed.
So true! God gave me so many gifts but yet I look around and look to the future and say, âwhat for?â
You said it my friend.
Itâs so hard to see the light when youâre surrounded by darkness. Like I mentioned in the comments I started on 5HTP and it has totally lifted me out of the darkness and I recommend to all that are suffering.
your 100% correct. proof is in Sweden and the succuss they are having with programs. personally speaking, im at my best when im part of something and feel valued and wanted. times in my life im not, it starts with not getting out of bed, and end with a substance and rock bottom.
yep especially these days 2020 was a bad one ,never drank so much in my life I couldn't deal with the stupidity
Drinking for me is very sentimental. Lost a drinking buddy years ago. Itâs time to move on, Iâd love to be able to stop drinking. Gonna try some of this. Thanks
Hi Jacob, sorry about the loss of your friend. I stopped drinking spradically, now permanantly but I understand the sentimental idea. I found it hard to stop drinking permanantly as I associated certain events, places and people with alcohol and happy feelings (even if those happy feelings were not a true representation of what eventually happened but my memory deceives me sometimes) . Even now I find it hard to think of visiting Belgium for a holiday without wanting their beer. It is such a strong association, that I have even moved my special beer glasses out of the kitchen at home. There are some friends who remind me of drinking so when I visit them I have to be aware that the wish to drink is easily triggered because of the place or event. So I adapt these times a little, change them around and try to think of other reasons to go to belgium :-), chips and chocolate for example!! This recovery guy is very good, give him some space in your day. Good luck and all the best for the new year.
Lose a real drinking buddy is hell i know.
Best video so far on CZcams. Priceless info , great stuff man. Good remedy for coffee jitters is 2 caps of apple cidar vinegour. Cheers.
Very informative and balanced information. Thanks and all the best from Scotland đŽó §ó ąó łó Łó Žó żđ€đ»
Zevia is awesome. Especially orange , ginger ale and rootbeer. It has the carbonation affect from sodas without the garbage
Great video. Thanks for the reminder about the maca and everything else you said especially at the end. THANK YOU đ
Appreciate you making this video sir. Very helpful.
Love ,love,love your videos. So informative. Iâm looking for something to replace alcohol at night that will also help me to sleep. I am also looking for something in morning to get rid of brain fog. This video was great! I appreciate all you do. Thank you and God bless you đđ»â€ïž
Thank You So Much Chris Scott for the advice.
Thank you for all the info in the video.
Appreciate your videos!
You are so awesome and helpful!! Thank you!
I've used kava kava and in high doses will get you high. People of the south pacific islands use it when socializing.
Years ago i went 14 months without drinking and after about nine months i had a very spiritual awakening feeling, i must say it was very interesting and almost like a natural high. I need to check that out again.
Same! Hard to get there but so worth it! I regret relapsing... youâre so much more calm and level headed, specially when things go bad.
I have coral sea kava coming today on Amazon and had planned to look into the mushroom drinks. Trying to get psyched about stopping all the alcohol most every night. I think Iâm going to combine the lava with green tea and have ice drinks. I think just having something cold to drink til bed is a lot of my addiction along with just trying to relax from so much anxiety. Watching all the videos of like this one and others doing it and how and what yâall use to heal that is natural is motivational. Thank you, brother!!
Thank you I have my life back
This is by far the best video I have found in 10 years of searching for just this type of advice and guidance. I purchased one of everything you mentioned during this episode. I was blessed with ADHD but as we all know it has its downside as well. An active brain at rest and during sleep is the most debilitating part of it. Alcohol is a âgo-toâ for many of us that suffer from a restless mind. So far the only thing that I have tried that helps is Kratom and believe it or not, a potent omega 3, 6, and 9. I have taken ginseng in the past and Iâve done research on Kava and Yerba Mate but now I have all of it in my basket on Amazon and will be buying it as soon as I wrap up this post. Thanks again my friend and may God continue to bless you.
A fantastic drink that is actually good for you is a tablespoon of high quality balsamic vinegar in San Pellegrino w a few ice cubes. Itâs tasty, beneficial because of the mineral found in SP and balsamic is higher in resveratrol than a glass of red wine đ€·ââïž. Thank you Dr Gundry đ
I just gave myself a thumbs up ha ha! Iâm still drinking it and Iâm still loving it! We need to build our immunity if weâre going to fight this Covidiot!!! especially for those of us who are afraid of receiving a brand new vaccine that has not âdone its roundsâ for better or for worse⊠I am pro-vaccine but only for those that have been around forever meaning since I was a child and then after I had my baby who is now 17 1/2 weâve all had the basics⊠You know what Iâm talking about right? Keep safe everyoneâŁïž
Thanks I'll try it
I've taken quite a lot of balsamic vinegar and it has no effects. Also taking even more would probably be bad for the stomach.
OK, so when you said you'd take a drink before doing the dishes, BOOM, that's me. I HATE alcohol. Seriously hate it. I have to gag it down. But I've been abusing alcohol for years because it gives me the motivation to do things I simply don't have the energy to do. I'm exhausted all the time and I'm trying your methods. I haven't gotten my deliveries yet but I did start taking Milk Thistle for my liver and just got some probiotic enzyme so hopefully that helps. I'm on thyroid meds and SNRI antidepressants but am so hoping to rewire my brain so I feel like a person that wants to live life again.
How are you doing?
Sounds familiar sister!
I'd like to know how you're doing now too
I relate so much to how you described what is going on with you...
@@kimbadull6448 my heart aches to hear that đ How long breaks have ya managed to make so far?
Much strength and hugs to you kimba đȘđ»đȘđ»đȘđ»
Same here. It gives me energy to do things .
Glad you mentioned Rooibos. As well as giving up alcohol, I also eschew caffeine and after much research found that Rooibos is the perfect alternative. I drink several cups a day and carry a little container of teabags around with me. People have gotten quite used to it, although I'm not averse to the odd de-caff at Starbucks!
Rooibos is also available at most Supermarkets nowadays! đđ
Do you still drink this? I've never tried Rooibos before can you reccomend a brand/ type đ
@@lindseya9576 Any organic type. Rooibos has a characteristic taste and slight relaxing quality that has been consistent among all brands I have tried.
@@heidih3048 thank you!
@@lindseya9576 You're welcome!
I just looked over the wikipedia page and Rooibos doesn't seem to do anything.
It's literally just an inert plant.
My big problem is knowing I'm going to go through these DTS thank you for the suggestion on the vitamins I can take to help me. Once I get past that point I won't drink again I don't drink cuz I like it. I drink because I don't want to go through these withdrawals but I'm going to try it starting tomorrow it's going to be painful Mega my wife picking up the three vitamins you said to pick up I hope it works. Thank you for all the information you share
Good explanation of the uses and purposes of this stuff.
WowâŠjust thank you. I am in the learning position of my journey. I have always been well versed with WHAT is good for me, doing it, not too bad. However, alcohol has been the largest stickler.
Thank youđ
Thanks!
Whatâs the bed kava? Is tea better than capsules? I tried capsules form from the brand name Gaia and the first time i definitely felt the effects ( relaxing, peaceful) then the second day i felt it but just a little, after that didnât feel anything at all if anything it kind of gave me a little anxiety has anyone have had these effects,?
Please increase the volume when recording - Thanks
Chris -- do you remember the name of the book that discusses chakras and deep breathing? And, parenthetically, whether or not chakras are a phenomenal energetic reality in the human organism, another possibility is that deep breathing has its effects through the vagus nerve.
I have used alot of the herbs and supplements that you have mentioned in the past and they are very good.
Absolute legend. Thank you đ
@@velvetsdream obviously incredibly intelligent and driven. Hoping to be like him when I grow up đđ
@@velvetsdream I'll race you!
I been using kava to help slow down my heavy stress drinking and anxiety drinking and bring me back to casual drinking
Having my mate đ§ while I listened to you . Iâm from Argentina đŠđ· and thatâs what I drink most of the day plus water . Itâs an acquired test but growing up drinking it it tastes great to me and I add no sweeteners to it .
Mate is great!!!
Amen ! Six months here. đ
Nice to hear youâre a proponent of Kratom within reason. Iâve always found Kratom to be what has allowed me to experience sustained stretches of abstinence in the past. Iâm just cautious of its own addictive nature, however. There are Reddit groups for people having a hell of a time withdrawing from it. Not to mention rehab centers caring for patients with Kratom addiction Too much of a good thing apparently. Personally, Iâve never found withdrawals to be too difficult.
I used kratom for about 3 years at medium doses, but later on heavy doses and it was over a week of pretty horrible withdrawals. Took 3 months before i got my energy back. It was horrible and ive done way worse detoxes but this was no joke. Been free from it over a year now and lifeâs better. I always warn people how addictive it actually is.
â@@Carson_ppg Huh. It must be a personal, specific thing. I used kratom in relatively high doses in the evenings, and when I stopped, there were zero negative effects. It could be similar to how if one of my relatives doesn't munch on specifically Lays potato chips, she gets headaches and sweats. Human bodies are weird, man. I wouldn't touch kava from a head shop with a ten foot pole. The leaves from kava are damaging to yer liver. The root is fine. Kraken Kratom is extremely reputable in both Kratom and kava, decent prices, fast shipping, and great customer support. No affiliation, just a happy customer. Oh, and I got two boxes of chamomile tea today :)
The withdrawals are real with kratom especially if you have never experienced withdrawals before! I've went through several detoxes on various substances and kratom is a milder withdrawal for me compared to heavy opiates! If you use it 2-3 times a week you will be ok but dosing multiple times a day everyday well that's where the trouble begins!
This is very good ie Alternatives to addiction and recovery are extremely important!
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Just keep persisting folks and one day the temptation to use/ relapse will end we just need to keep the motivation up.The herbal and food remedies here are excellent and it appears that this guy is bonfire
Watch out for the shonks!.
Thank you
apple cider vinegar thank you for the reminder
Kratom is Terribly addictive
Some people are addicted to dumbass mobile games. So that alone doesn't make it good.
Well at least it won't cause some be people to be in jail..some people that drink end up in jail which kratom or weed won't do...I don't like weed cause it me paranoid
My advice is to not replace one addiction with another. Especially if one already has a drug (alcohol) problem.
Agree
I love alcohol. My problem with alcohol is to find different substances that are similar. MDMA doesn't make one adventerous enough, Cocaine is expensive and doesn't last very long, Amphetamines are too stimulating, make it hard to sleep, etc.
I'm looking for other ways to get really fucked up and then sleep like a baby.
@@MrCmon113 lol
I will need to view another day, still in quitting process, which may never end... Moving forward is key, not today, slipped but tomorrow... time to move forward again. Did 12- days, no alcohol. Try again, relief to say no fits or siezures, massive, enduring, long-lasting head-ache, throughout.
No coffee in morning/ every morning is worse than no alcohol at any time of the day, but coffee in the evening and no sleep. Think I read somewhere that the benefits of consuming GinSeng might need more research so possible caution to any recommendation?
I like gingerade, dandelion and burdock, tonic water, vimto, all alcohol free but also quite strong tasting. I think I miss the strength of alcohol and spirits so these softs drinks hit the spot.
Oh mark! You daredevil.
19:31 i deffinitley can relate to this. alcohol = body destroying been there
Just started taking kratom and don't wanna get dependent on it. Thanks for all these alternatives. Been tapering down on the drink very effectively.
Besides all the great information he is so handsome.
Similar to opiates, kratom can be a bit hard on the stomach. It would be good for someone trying to stop using opiates. It would do nothing for physical alcohol withdrawal. Kava is great for anxiety but if you have an anxiety disorder or are in alcohol recovery, regular kava use can be habit forming and can cause withdrawals if taken regularly and stopped suddenly. It's also very hard on the liver beyond occasional use. For occasional use they are both excellent. As you mentioned for something like going to a wedding, these would be helpful for someone avoiding alcohol. Both kratom and kava have potential to be habit forming. Most of the bio-hacking or nootripic substances are like this though. Best to use with caution if you have tendency toward or history of addiction. If you engage in regular use and you are sensitive be prepared to taper off. Still better than alcohol though. Thanks for sharing these healthier alternatives!
5.02 "such is life". Ned Kelly's last words. RIP Ned
Great video đ u seem to be on a great trackâŠif anyone struggles with addictions I would be very careful with kratom
Please make your videos louder can hardly hear on phone
Lisen harder my friend đ
I tried cava but gave me strong headaches!
Microdosing, NAC and Instonal, activated charcoal ...changed the game for me.
As a former alcoholic I instantly abused kratom and became addicted then tried to wean myself off of it with kava kava which I ended up abusing and quiting both were even worse than the delirium tremens. Seriously.
I think you just have an addiction to stopping to use beneficial substances.
Looking forward to this
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I prefer Spindrift over Zevia.
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Rooibos is definitely from my country. Let me know if I can send you hlfuys some.
I've using being off alcohol to save money not continue to fall for consumerism and line multimillionaire supplement companies pocket's. After 3 initial weeks of L glutamine and a high vitamin broad ranging vitamin dose I've since focused on a balanced diet, mainly veg and fruit based and social exercise. I've saved around $9500 in 3 years and put this into longterm wealth.
You spent over 3000$ a year on getting fucked up? Rich people really are horrible with finances.
Careful with the kratom. It helped my productivity so much until I realized how dependent I became on it. Drank every day for 2 to 3 years. After quitting my body, motivation, sleep and mood took months and months to get back to normal. I miss the mental and physical energy it gave me but in the long run I don't believe it is good for our mind and body. Every single time I have tried it again I would give me mood swings 2 to 3 days after and usually a muscle spasm or nerve pain
I'm 2 weeks off from a 6 month stint of daily use. Didn't particularly do anything bad to me but I was tired of every day having to drink my green sludge to not go into withdrawals lol. And after awhile it didn't do all that much for me really. Don't think I could go back to it socially honestly. The dependency kind of creeps up on you before you even know it. At least that was my experience anyway.
Agree with both of u
Careful with pull ups. After quitting pull ups, my upper body strength decreased precipitously.
What about Kava? Is it better for after your done drinking
Kava can also be very hard pn your liver.
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That kratom you recommended was ineffective. Going back to Expert Botanicals
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Kratom gave me gnarly withdraws. Couldnt sleep for weeks.
Lol "without turning you into a wreck lessmonster" is a good thing. Haha. Good video thanks
"I like to have my brain receptors clean" yeah Thats not a statement you hear every day đ keep at it đȘ
Kratom will also numb you. And you will get withdraws from it.
Never heard it pronounced "krattom".
Thx for the video
Can someone please confirm if any of these alternatives give the same kick as say 3 bottles of 12oz beer ?
Yeah, I'm looking for something that
1) Gets you into the mood to break into a zoo.
2) Is cheap.
3) Lasts for a long time.
4) Lets you sleep afterwards.
Hoping will help my husband, thank you
Iâm not a doctor nor do I consider myself an alcoholic but I was a heavy drinker and since I began taking 5HTP I no longer crave nor desire alcohol, hell I donât even want coffee or sugar for that matter. And yes he is absolutely correct, everyone is different, but this is what has helped me. 100mg in morning and another 100mg around 1pm and yesterday I added a 3rd dose of 50mg at 5pm....youâll sleep like a baby lol
Hi you have the brand name
What brand of 5htp do you use?
You still use Kratom?
Careful, Kratom can become Addicting! Just putting that disclaimer out there!
Yes, very addicting for me. Used it daily for 4-5 years. Even after tapering down to a half teaspoon per day, it was very difficult to quit. When I did fully quit, I had insomnia problems for months, and 5 years later still don't sleep as well as I did before kratom use.
I agree with Heide and EF. Kratom must only be used here and there. It is so much more addictive than people who are in denial will admit. I used to be in denial and said it was fine bcuz it's "natural". Drank everyday for a year or 2. It gave me drive, mental and physical energy and of course euphoria. It took months once I stopped for my sleep, motivation and body to get back to normal. And I truly believe to this day is still why I have some nerve pain. The few times here and there I gave it a shot again I have had muscle spasms every time afterwards.
Most ppl haven't used it long enough and stopped yet to feel these effects
if you have to choose between the evils of alcohol and other drugs or kratom tho it seems much better
@@tomsolismusic yes, no one goes homeless, wakes up with a stranger or robs gramma over Kratom. For me, the effects are pleasant and subtle but helpful. I experience no withdrawal when I run out of kratom. Everyone is different.
can you prove these products are actually adding more to your health and well being than a healthy diet, good sleep, exercise and living in a sunny climate?
B McG just put them in your box of options.
This guy is making suggestions. These are things from his own personal research that have worked for him. Now itâs your turn to put in the work to find what works for you.
My partner became a kratom addict pretty quickly. If you have an addictive personality , I would not recommend it. He was spending large amounts of money and we had to develop a schedule for him to get off of it. He was previously an alcoholic and did quit drinking years before. Someone at AA recommended it. I thought that was terrible because it became a year long nightmare.
You are đŻ correct! Someone that's had problems with addiction should stay clear of it or if you decide to use be very cautious and don't use it more than 2-3 days a week
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My husband got so addicted to kratom it almost ruined my marriage.
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So many substances implies that addiction is still in play. A few of these recommendations (B1, folate, D3, magnesium, multivitamin) are helpful, the rest is so extra. Eat well, work out, face the reasons for drinking, help others and go on with your life. Self obsession is not sober behavior.
Agreed
Still better than alcohol
if you are alcoholic, using kratom can be a slippery slope
Drinking for 35 years now I kind of like it still but the body donât .
What's it called.. kradam??
I wouldnât mess with kratom, it is highly addictive
It's "kratom," and at least in the state of Washington it's currently (October 2020) legal. I see it advertised in the signage of some stores selling vape products.
@Bilbo Baggins ok buddy enjoy ur withdrawals
Kratom is not addictive at all, it's self regulating. It's impossible to take too much you'd just vomit
@@felinetube7198 Not true. A tolerance is built up over time. When I first started, only a tablespoon caused me to vomit at times. As time went on and I began using it every day, several times that amount were tolerable (and caused a state that was truly intoxicating -- and not in a good way). I was unable to quit for about 5 years. Each attempt caused major episodes of depression, hopelessness, anhedonia, and insomnia. I finally tapered slowly down to 1/2 tsp per day and held that for several months before quitting. Immediately upon quitting I had major sleep issues. Still have them even 5 years after quitting (though not as bad as initially).
I heard kava dries your skin out, is this true anyone?
Yes it can do that if you drink it every day for an extended period
kava made me feel ill (though in a small amount in a sleep aid it has been okay)
Sulbutiamine should be taken by every body that drinks alcohol.
FDA says Kratom is a type of opioid
They always discredit it as they cannot patent it. It is NOT an opiate, it works on opiate receptors. It should not be used recreationally.
I did kratom for 2 yrs. I donât recommend it. It did not help me get of alcohol. And kratom also can cause other issues. I started losing my hair and Iâm a girl. It also caused a lot of other stuff. Look into Reddit and how many people are trying to get off of it.
Kratom withdrawal is hell
Damn, I didn't know that kratom can make you a girl. I suppose I'll stick with good old heroin then.
i guess i should've really capitalized on this whole getting sober crap.. everyone out here making money off peoples vices
Kava made my face swell.. no kava for me
What type of kratom for energy
Be careful with kratom it is an opioid and if you end up addicted to it it can take months until you start to feel normal again
@Bilbo Baggins it effects your opiate receptors in the brains. Iâve experienced withdrawals from the plant and theyâre no fun. Being an opioid has nothing to do with whether a substance is synthetic or not, for example look at the poppy plant that contains opium. That is definitely an opiate considering it contains opium...
@@al69420 You have no idea what you are talking about. Completely unrelated plants and compounds. Opioids are synthetic you clearly don't even know the definition of Opioid. We don't Kratom an opiate for the same reason we don't call Alcohol a Benzodiazepam because they are separate compounds completely regardless to any receptor activity. Your understanding is very limited
@@felinetube7198 âopioidâ refers to all natural, synthetic, and semi-synthetic opioids. Enjoy your addiction hope you find help and stop living in denial
Theres a reason why the guy in the video said he only uses kratom once a month at most, while using very low doses
I like your other stuff you suggested though. Itâs worked really well. I just say avoid kratom and kava
No. They are still much safer than alcohol and there is literally no good reason to avoid kava. If the proper parts of the root are used it does not cause liver damage, it is not physically addictive and it does NOT make people violent and angry like alcohol does. It's also been shown as an effective and safer treatment for general anxiety disorder than benzodiazepines. I can understand why people would wanna avoid Kratom but kava is benign and there's no reason to see it as anything other than a benign herb.
For us addicts if a little Kratom is good we'd want more and more and more. If I could control Kratom I could control alcohol.
Lol no
Yes, that was my experience as well
My man, I love ur modesty and authenticety! Unlike your chatterbox buddy caprltain parrot!
Weed & lifting weights. Throw in some NoFap and after you learn to levitate, you will be able to put a hole in the space time continuum.
You have learned well, Jedi. Very very well
So....if you have an addictive personality KRATOM IS A HORRIBLE IDEA.
Pwwobably???
Wtf is your problem. You are an asshole
Agreed. So many amazing positive things from this speaker. Haters with fixed mindset will stay stuck. Karma, love.
Love you dude I should have quit 40 years ago