There is a person who wrote a book how to stay sober without AA drink again got into a car accident and killed two people I don't recommend trying to say sober without Aa
@@evanerickson2039I'm listening out of sheer curiosity, I also recommend AA, maybe this works for people who aren't real alcoholics, but just heavy drinkers? Idk, I need AA that's all I know
@@GettingSoberAgain Hi Jae! Just wanted to thank you for your videos, inspiration, and support. I’ve been lurking your channel for some time but I’m finally committing to getting sober. I poured everything out tonight with my loving partner who witnessed me. I’m 5 days sober. Thank you Jae!
Im a black out drunk, this past Sunday I blacked out in front of my children for the last time. My children, family, friends and especially myself doesn't deserve this life. I hit rock bottom for the last time and I'm taking control of my life for once and for all. 4 days alcohol free and taking it one day at a time.
Celebrating 30 days today and did it on my own! Only the second time I believe I have been sober 30 days since high school and in my mid 30s now. Had been trying to cut back for many years (with some decent success) but still over indulged way to frequently. ✌🏼 & ❤️ to all those out there trying to be alcohol free. You can do it. Going to try and make it to 60 days next. Edit/update: Just hit 7 months this week. Feel absolutely fantastic. Took up running with the wife and trained for and completed a half marathon this month. It’s true what J says, sobriety likes a healthy new habit as a friend! Thank you all for the kind words!!! Best of luck to all of you on your journey to be the best version of yourself. You are capable of more than you think! Keep pushing and persevering ✌🏼
10 moths sober. For anyone trying or still in early innings, remember: - sobriety is the best health decision you'll probably ever make; - you're not alone, many thousands are on the same journey; - life after 3-6mo sober is SO. MUCH. BETTER. You got this!
Even though I've not met you, I'm proud of you, and ready to follow in your footsteps. Thank you for sharing your story and being a living example of what sobriety can bring. Stay strong, brother.
Thank you! The 30-60-90 day comment really hits the mark with me. I’ve had fairly long stretches of sobriety in the last year or so, and you’re right, it gets easier with time; I need to keep that in mind every time I get a craving (like the glass of champagne last night for new years that just blew up my 8 days without liquor). I’m very happy to have found this Chanel, thanks, DP
Your vids have been EXTREMELY insightful, inspiring and so very helpful. Thank you more than you know. I've been downing about a pint of bourbon a day (usually more, sometimes less) for several years, never skipping a day. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart especially for the advice and strategy on tapering (10 in 10) I've searched all over about it and it seemed so daunting and just wasn't spelled out as simply and directly as you explained. 👍 I am going to my Dr. tomorrow for a physical and telling her of my determination for this planned journey with my heart on my sleeve. She'll most likely (and wisely) recommend therapy as well, which I'm totally ok with. For some reason, I know in my soul and essence that getting sober will not feel restricting or constraining...(dot, dot, dot, get it! 😂) ,but it will be freeing and liberating from self imposed chains. Blessings to all of you powerful souls this New Year and always. Thanks again!
I hear ya but I have drug issues .. not bad by wats out there on the street but still is bad .. feel sorry for my family but I just can’t seem to want it!! Don’t no WHY!! I pray I have that desire and want to stop soon!!
I've been sober for three days, it's a beginning. Me and my fiance had been drinking wine basically every night, at least one big bottle, or two big bottles, or more than half of a box of wine. Three things: 1) I'm aware that my tolerance has gone sky-high (and hers has come down a lot), 2) I'm JUST TIRED of drinking, and lastly, 3) my goal is to run a marathon in December 2024. Drinking as much as I have been drinking is no longer an option. And I'm 62 now, and i don't want to ruin the rest of the time that I'm around.
I was sober for 20+ years. I LOVE sobriety!!!!! Then on Oct 1 of this year, my 18-year-old soul mate dog died. I've never felt such pain in my life. My doctors upped so many meds, but I still couldn't stand the pain. So I drank to take away the stabbing, gut-wrenching pain. I still cried for 2 months (still crying), but the searing pain is gone and I want my sobriety back. I want to go to alcohol detox but my insurance won't pay for it so I'm looking for ways to safely do it myself. Thank you for listing the ways to cut back. I'm starting tomorrow.
You should be proud of yourself for giving your dog the best life possible, Drinking will make you more depressed about your loss, kick the drink and think of the happier times you spent with your dog .. wish you well 👍
Hi, I too lost my 18 year old best friend and companion, Benny Boy just just last year, 29th Dec 23. I also couldn't stand the pain, so drank myself, almost to oblivion together with sleeping tablets. I was pretty much out of it! Now I'm sober for 1 month because the state I got myself in was dire. My boy has gone, but his ashes sit next to my other boy Frankie, who died aged 13, 5 years ago. I now attend church, and have new friends and support. We can do this, and maybe, we may become sober enough to bring another companion into our lives who desperately needs our love and strength.
@@iHarpStrategy Glad you are doing well. I've been sober for a few months now and am happy to be sober! That was a mess. I am fostering a little guy who will leave in a few days to go to his new home. I've decided that I don't want another dog. Nothing can compare to my previous soul mate, and I must take care of myself now. God Bless!
About to hit six weeks I’m loving sobriety I knew once I turned thirty I was quitting. Best decision ever I’m much happier healthier my bp has returned to normal and I shedded a few pounds. I’m never drinking again life is so much better sober good luck to everyone on their journey
That's awesome news about your health benefits as a bonus! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your story. That inspiring story is great for us all.
Currently on day 18. I’ve got sober so many times and relapsed but I’m persevering. I WILL get there!! Meditation helps and it’s a virtuous circle: the more I meditate the less I want to drink, and the more I don’t drink the better my meditation. I’ve also opened a new “wine savings” account, and every time I resist the urge to buy a bottle (or two) of wine I put the money I would have spent into that account. Aiming to buy myself something nice!
So many sad stories would never had been told if they knew about the benefits of naltrexone. Go to your doctor and get a scrip for naltrexone. No need for AA or counseling. No need for abstinence. Stop looking for answers from all the well-meaning motivators. Treat AUD (alcoholism) like the disease that it is. You wouldn't go to counseling to get rid of a rash or infection. AA has a dismal success rate and a high relapse rate. Naltrexone has a high success rate and relapse is not even a possibility.
I'm just on day one with no alcohol again! Every week that I don't drink I'm taking that money and putting it back for something special I may want or just a savings for me and my family to go to of needed.
Hello everyone. I’m the guy that is sober curious. I’m a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and since I got out 11 years ago I’ve been heavily drinking. I guess you could call it self medicating. I’m tired of it. I’m close to losing my family. I’m scared. I don’t know how to do it. This community however is giving me a lot of motivation however. If I may, please say some prayers for me as I navigate this difficult situation. I am hoping I can finally come out on top. Much love for all of the people that concurred their addiction. Much love
And just to be transparent. I drink 15 16ounce bud lights and two shots of fireball everyday. I feel that being honest with myself and everyone else is a good start
I want to say the best thing that motivates you to sobriety, but I don't know what that is. I hope you find what you need to say to yourself, for yourself, for the loved ones you've shared about here.
I went sober for 9 months hit the gym 5 days a week ran a mile everyday. Felt like I was on top of the world. Then my world turned upside down. Now I'm in a spot in my life where I'm walking up everyday regretting the night before promising myself to quit, praying for forgiveness, watching videos such as this. I'm so lost. I feel broken, alone digging deeper and deeper into the black hole. Surrounded by others with the same problems.
I am day 3, and just found the page… I feel I am ready for this. It’s hard because there is no rock bottom…. I am a constant beer drinking, every day. But I don’t get drunk … just tipsy…distracted. Just to find the day more easy going. Being a single mom of 2 boys…. You definitely want a little numbness or I go crazy. But then maybe my reactions can be better on time with no beer. It’s so hard for me because I am a mom… that mom that always have beer on the fridge… and all moms that don’t even drink… come to my house and crave the beer and the nice time. That’s how I flow… and now that it changed it’s not the same flow… and it’s boring. Kinda hard to stay away from mothers on play dates …. . But I am just done .. I want to take care of my self and treat me like I deserve. Love my body and contact with my soul. Sorry so long mssge jaja
April 22 was last 2 coolers..that was my every day tipsy only routine...hoping to walk across the street to the local church on Wednesday. May 22 to their meeting and go get one of those one month chip things.....Luv, Re's Pieces
Welcome back towards being your best! We are all human, and we are all practicing how to be a better version of ourselves. Be patient and be persistent. But don't forget to be kind to yourself along the way 😉
I don't believe in counting days. if you had two years sober and one day drinking, I don't feel you should go back to day one. That wasn't helpful for me. I'll gladly take two years sober and one day drinking for the rest of my life. that is a major victory. Don't beat yourself up. All the best.
7 months for me after a 3-1/2 run. Was in Love with my drug of choice, God was hugging me and comforting me! But that was the lie. It took the death of my girlfriend sitting right next to me. Not from an overdose but from a heart attack because she loved the drug more than seeing a doctor?? I tried but I couldn’t get through. She was a good girl To honor her I remembered her saying that there’s a real life on the other side of getting clean. Locked myself in and emerged 8 days later on the road to recovery. Feeling Great now and constant good things have happened, It’s like Im being rewarded for the suffering I went through while being addicted and the pain of withdrawal, If I can do it anyone can,, I constantly repeated “THERES LIFE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS SUFFERING” Strength to All
I’m on day 78 of no alcohol! 🎉 honestly starting my journey right before the holidays has made it easier for me in the long run. I’ve already been to a house party and been out to the bar and it’s gotten easier and easier to not even think about booze. Now my sobriety feels like a superpower. Don’t get me wrong, it was hard in the beginning and I had a couple moments that I thought I might cave in, but I stayed strong
I'm just now starting my journey and I don't want to go anywhere. At least not alone. I know if I go alone I'm more likely to go by the liquor store and get a drink. Trying to be prepared and honest with myself.
I"m so random with this. I just went 40 days sober, then had a party day for Halloween. Then went sober for 14 days, then drank this last weekend - cuz it's "fun" with friends. Now, I'm doing the sober thing again. I still feel crappy from the weekend. I'm getting less and less out of it and the consequences just keep getting higher. Thanks for your content! Always helps to get me on the path.
You can do it! I just went to my first party not drinking and it was hard but was playing dice games which was nice to have something else to focus on.
Yup Elvin it will get to the point where you can drink six or more beers and feel nothing. Close to the end for me I noticed I tried my all day binge and felt nothing from it all day long; that helped me to realize it is worthless and a waste of money and time.
Hello Jae...............BIG day for me........800 days sober.............and my thanks to you for the inspiration and support to show it can be done. When I look back at when I started wanting to be sober (my story of shame, shame and more shame available on request) I hoped for 1 month sober; then 6 month sober; then 1 year sober.....and here I am still sober and going strong. Starting on your journey can seem a daunting task, keep watching these excellent vidoes......... and remember the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. Happy being sober, you deserve it and the happiness it will bring you, Dave
400 days sober today. I’m so pleased that I persisted and so grateful for all the help and support you gave Jae. How I wish I’d seen this video a year and two months ago. I would have been so much better prepared and skilled for the journey ahead, and my knuckles wouldn’t be such a deathly shade of white 😂😂😂. I’m going to a 99th birthday party this Sunday. The birthday boy is my son-in-law’s grandfather, who specifically invited me and my wife to his celebration. He’s a year and a couple of months younger than my late father would have been, both he and my late father are veterans of WW2. I’m going there to honour both men and particularly remember my old dad, who though we didn’t get on well while he was living, gave up alcohol late on in his life just as I have, setting me a wonderful example. I wish good luck to all setting out on the road to sobriety, you will be remembered for it. 😁😁😁
You are doing great 👍. I have been sober for 3 months now & have been on medications for years for my high blood pressure. My blood pressure last week was too low & my doctor has halved the dose. My cholesterol has also improved & I have lost 4 kg.
I’m new and enjoying your videos. Gosh, everything that you’ve talked about I have experienced… the boredom, the cravings and even heart episodes, waking up in the middle of the night with my heart racing at 165. And yes, I too pre-dialed 911. 😮 I’ve assumed it was my age, I’m 58 now but I don’t remember it affecting me this way when I was younger. Maybe it did but I just didn’t notice and have a Fitbit. In the past year, I have watched my resting heart rate predictably spike and fall as I drank and stopped. It very real. Thank you for this and to everyone who shares their experiences! 🙏🏼🥰
@@dlwilliamson5644 day#18🙌 on my way to celebrate holidays. Hosts are all asking what brand gin I drink. I reply “I’VE QUIT”. They are all cheering me on 👏
Celebrating 19 Years SOBER, after being given given 6 months life expectancy following 20 years alcohol addiction. Now run a charity supporting others in recovery from alcohol addiction
Hi Jae, thanks for your videos, they are great! I'll be 30 days sober tomorrow after 20 years of drinking 4-5 bottles of wine a day from boredom. I stopped cold turkey and suffered from extreme pain, shakes, fainting, hot and cold sweating and hallucinations but managed to pull through after 5 days. What made the difference this time was that I promised myself to stop and why I should stop instead of appeasing everyone else. Needless to say my family and friends are happy and I have no urge to drink again. Your videos have helped me immensely and I'll keep watching them as they continue help me. Many thanks Jae, kind regards Ravi
Ravi what a great update, I love that you stayed strong and now you and your family get the BEST of you! Keep us updated on your future milestones and don't be a stranger 🫡
@@GettingSoberAgain I don’t know about progress reports but this is day 11, I seem to be sleeping better. My mind seems to be clearing up (though being honest, I didn’t know that it was foggy.) I feel like I am still at the “hopeful I make it” part
Tomorrow is 3 weeks - Being honest, not feeling any better at all just yet. But I’m committed to at least two more months. Genuinely hoping to see some change.
38 days in - not 100% sure what I was hoping for, but the insomnia is back, (as is anxiety, depression, lack of purpose, and want to (it’s been a really long time, but if I had to guess, I feel comfortable saying those were the reasons I started in the first place) ) still genuinely hoping this leads to a better place.
This June I'll be three years sober. I'm 58 years old and started drinking when I was 15! It became a problem when I was about 40. I went from 200 pounds down to 155 pounds and I feel so damn good! Once you stay sober for a little while you realize just how awesome it is and you will never go back! I hate alcohol! I feel blessed every single morning to wake up clean and without a hangover and anxiety! If you keep watching CZcams videos and continue to educate yourself it will slowly get chucked into your brain as to just how bad alcohol is for your body and your brain and for everybody that is around you. Immerse yourself in education!
Two months sober tomorrow! I still have a long way to go to reach all of my goals, but I'm seeing so much progress already :) Progress really is happiness, it seems!
The first time i decided to quit i was a severe drinker. I started weining myself off of it trying to control the withdrawal. Omg i was still so sick! It was absolute hell on earth. This time i wasnt as heavy a drinker. I decided the first was my no more day. No go. Gave in had a.six pack. Reevaluated. Next day had two tall boys, then one and now none. Im having some mild symptoms but its so much better than before and im feeling ao much more positive.
Hello. Im on my 10th day of sobriety & I feel great. I didn’t except feeling this good to be totally blunt. Just been dealing with a bit of sleep disorder. Not too bad though. On the other hand, the negative thoughts Im having are meeting my friends, attending social events, going on a vacation , social interaction with a new woman & going on a date. These are the occasions that I absolutely loose myself & entering my stupid zones. Watching your videos been absolutely helpful & inspiring. Thank you ever so much. ✨🙌🏻💫🙏🏼
Sadly had a friend say to me a couple days ago that my not drinking is going to affect our friendship. I was definitely floored when he said that . He told me that at lunch while we were on a motorcycle ride together as he drank two beers in front of me . Stopped August 13th and feel great .
Not very considerate of your friend.. We can't stop the world from drinking around us, but WE can stop drinking, and we can stop exposing ourselves to bad influences if that's what it's gonna take to stay focused on our goals. Eventually I didn't care anymore what others did. once you become strong enough in your sobriety, it's a no issue 💪
Keep it going my friend! When you make a change some people will not understand. You will find new friends who will really support you and want the best for you. I am proud if you, stick with it!!!
I'm 74 years old and stopped drinking eight years ago. This was after drinking for fifty years with the last thirty-five years drinking excessively every day. To sustain sobriety, I knew that there were several things I had to do to succeed. 1) Find a plan that worked for me and work that plan 2) Refuse to give myself any no-fault excuses to go back drinking 3) That talking about a problem may not solve it but definitely makes it easier to cope with 4) Don't lull myself to believe that if I returned drinking I would magically turn into a social drinker 5) I never thought of alcoholism was a discease but a horrible addiction that will eventually cause both physical and mental issues. 6) Don't fear that sobriety will lead you to isolation from friends and family or your life will be boring as hell - Actually the opposite will happen 7) Don't expect friends and loved ones to go at your pace and embrace you with open arms or have a parade in your honor because you stopped drinking. We burnt through the equaty of trust, and it will take time to get that trust back. 8) I didn't shy away from any outside resources that would help me to stay sober. Lastly, never ever give up.
I've been drinking almost daily for years. Started April off with 1 week not drinking then ended up on the bottle again only about a week ago I left a relationship of 8 years, I'm now on day 5 of no drinking. This is a new beginning.
86 alcohol free days TODAY! This video has really helped me a lot. I come to this CZcams every day to get my day started with a powerful and positive vibe! My life is so much better without alcohol. It’s not always easy but I’m not giving up on myself.
Officially 3 weeks sober today! I swear, everytime I get another whole week under my belt I get the best dopamine hit. There's nothing like achieving what you set out to do to boost your confidence again after decades of letting yourself down. I've done almost all of these things to finally get here. (For those who are struggling to quit, please know that it took SO MANY attempts to quit to finally do it. Don't give up! You're worth it!) Jae (and Sam!), I've been watching your videos everyday since I quit the booze and left a comment after each one. And you have, in fact, responded to each comment. Thank you for creating such a warm and safe place for people to go when dealing with such a difficult and complicated issue. I've followed other sobriety channels and yours is by far the best. THANK YOU!!! ❤❤❤
Other CZcamsrs just make content and don't really seem to CARE about their own community. The major difference is that I will never forget the pain of being looked past and ignored as a child, as a teen, and as an adult. People need to be given opportunities to THRIVE not just CRUMBS TO SURVIVE. I don't treat this like a business. I treat this channel as my tribute to God for helping me to be sober and paying the blessing forward. Though I don't always have time to respond immediately, and make personal boundaries for my own rest and relaxation, I take time 3 times a day to respond the best I can with the influx of so many comments and make it a point to "zero" out my comments every weekday. Thank you for staying persistent and for resizing these truths as your own reality. I believe that 20 years from now we will look at alcohol the same as cigarettes. Maybe there will be no more need for the channel then, but for now, I'm doing my part 🤟
Today is day one for me. I'm so ready to make this change in my life and I look forward to become a better version of me. Thank you for your videos and support!
I drink 4-7 drinks a week, however. I went way overboard a few nights ago when I was out with friends and was feeling very insecure. The new guy in my life gave me an ultimatum that if I didn't control my alcohol abuse that he would no longer have a romantic relationship with me. I feel it was very unfair as it was a bump in my road. But it opened my eyes and I want to get healthy, mentally, emotionally and physically. Needless to say, I no longer wish to be with this person who immediately shut me down instead of standing by me. I am ready to cut way back on alcohol and hopefully quit completely. your video is very inspiring. Thank you
Keep wanting to do it. Woke up today and now I’m COMPLETELY ALL IN! I’m all in for myself, my health, happiness, and my life in general! I appreciate these videos and so much honesty… thank you!
As we mentioned in the video, it's important to stick to your routines. you are the WRITER of the script of your day. Tell us, what's going to happen today? What can you CONTROL? What WILL you accomplish? what is enough to fill your cup of productivity, without stressing yourself out and overcommitting? write it out, envision it in your mind, and respond back! (I'm doing the same thing for my own day right now)
Man, I did good all sober October and a couple weeks into November, but I messed up last Friday and Saturday by having a couple of beer's and bottles of liquor, but I'm going to jump back on my sobriety horse 🐎 and keep riding!! No more messing up!!👍🏾💪🏾💯#goharder
@GettingSoberAgain I learned that I really don't need alcohol and I'm truly tired of it, and in my month of sobriety I really liked it and I want that new feeling all the time!
AA helped me so much and I celebrated 15 years in March. If you’re only relying on yourself and you have no one else to be held accountable to, aside from yourself, chances of relapsing increase. Also part of the AA program is working with others and helping others to stay sober. It takes the focus off of yourself and onto others which helps yourself and also other people.
@@geetergrl46 I have 22 years sober in A.A. I love that it is a "We" program. "We" is the first word in the 1st step. I recommend that after trying & failing the speedy way, try A.A. A.A. isn't for everyone, but nowadays the Zoom meetings are cool. The in person hugs & eye to eye communication is encouraging.
I'm 39 days sober I'm 38 this year I've been drinking since I was 14 taking vodka on to class in the mornings wow that sounds so bad out loud I'd say I had a alcohol use disorder going out on Fridays coming home on Sunday being ill until the Thursday swearing to God I'd never do it again. All the same and regret and anxiety and do it all again on Friday, relationships, destroyed, friendships, destroyed I've been trying for years to stop moderate, but you know how it is. The first one is the beginning of the end. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I can honestly say out of all the books I've read and all of the online people you have definitely got the right approach non-patronising non-judgemental just a real person with real problems laid bare for all to see and I would like to thank you, because these videos have been my Bible when I want to go out on the drink I put one of your videos on and kills all cravings and brings me back down to earth
I gotta say, this might be one of the best comments EVER! This is the first comment I'm reading today at 6am on Thursday! Thank you for taking the time to share, I know what it feels like to bring booze to class and to work. Just keep stacking those days together and start saying "I don't drink" more and more. Speaking of God, one of the things that really helps me is believing that God is with me, literally, just right next to me (or at least a representative lol). And if GOD is with me...am I really about to pick up that drink, or that baggie, or open that certain xxx tab on my computer? When I pray the next morning, I take pride in being able to say "reporting another SIN FREE day!" l
@@GettingSoberAgain no thank you for getting me to this point and many others you underestimate your content and what it can do here is one life saved imagine how many others out there you are saving !
I did just over 3 months before I messed up and drank again. 5 days sober now but I learned alot from that experience to make sure it doesn't happen again. Plus I posted in the comments of a previous video and was given a link to watch a video about how it's not the end of my sobriety. That really helped. Coming back to this Chanel and others like it daily really help
I've been sober 8 and a half year's now, It took the death of my cousin to realise it was time to stop, I'm 51 soon it can be done the first step is admitting you have an alcohol addiction, remember you only have one chance at life and you find out who you're true friends are, ditch all toxic people from you're life as they will try and get you drinking again
Heya just found this video but I’ve been watching this channel for a while. (9 months sober this week.) I personally find that I need accountability in order to maintain my habits and my “recovery lifestyle.” So I personally need to go to meetings and do activities within local recovery communities. Maybe not everyone needs this, but I often drank out of being lonely, so making sure I have a community around me is important.
That's the goal! I'm happy to have you here with us! Keep the comments coming and I will try my best to get back to you. I make time every morning to respond to comments...not something you hear from content creators often 😉
I need this for real i wasted my life im 29 i dont want this life anymore in my 30s and i have a baby on the way i need this Im gonna put my all in this pray for me if you can i pushed everyone in my life away This fake life cant be it anymore
You are such. Smart and helpful person. I want to get sober, but i am bored and i havestrong beer in my fridge watching this video. I live with my mother and brother and they drink. They are not skcoholic though. No withdrawals. I am
Since I've been working on sobriety, my peeps have been even more loving and supportive. I didn't expect it. I know that the people in my circle care about me, but wow... I didn't know that I had so much support in hanging out in the wings. So. Much. Love. ❤
@@GettingSoberAgain This absolutely! It's hard to be brave enough take on that level of openness and honesty, but the rewards and support can be worth the risk.
It's the DAMN CRAVINGS! they kill me! I know what's going to happen when I drink. I know what it does to the body. I lost my mom to sucide in 2019. My dad's in the hospital right now for 3 months. I just don't know anymore. I'm glad I found your channel. Thank you and God Bless you all!
Thanks brother, I am going through a lapse after many years sober. I feel so bad, I don’t know what happened. It is like I just dropped out of life for about 2 months. It is so difficult, I was sober for years and now all credibility is gone again in the eyes of my family. Getting back on track. It’s a tough and fun learning experience, what a journey!
Honestly, coming from a highly addictive personality family with alcohol and substance abuse issues, I recognized the signs of me becoming addicted. What helped me the most was exercising daily, eating a healthier diet, and surrounding myself with people that want the best for me. These all seem like normal things to me now, but at the time felt like a mountain to climb over. This took years and also therapy and recognizing the triggers that caused me to want to drink and used drugs was so helpful. I'm telling you that it works, I used to think it was all bullshit, but it's not
I just had a medical health emergency that requires me to take antibiotics that don’t mix with alcohol. So it’s sobriety time. My body is in pain from the sudden health illness, but I think it could turn out to be a blessing. I’m going to really give it my best try to stay sober even after taking the antibiotics.
I started to get really sick the day after drinking 19 days ago. I'm on antibiotics too. I kinda used it as a launch pad to quit because I've been feeling like I want to quit for years now, but kept putting it off. We got this!
@@beckoninglight16 yes we do! I’m only 3 days in (again), but I’m feeling like it’s perfect timing and I absolutely don’t want to be sick. I’ve too much to achieve. The holidays have been the worst time of the year for so long, not drinking will be the biggest step I can take to handle this season. Who knows, it might make it better…
Thank you for these tools! Been sober for 1yr and 3months today. I used all these tools and also began my journey with AA. It really helped to have a community with a similar goal for the first 8 months or so. The spiritual aspect was the most important part of getting sober. I had to surrender to God and allow myself to be forgiven. I also had to stop trying to control life and release my expectations of it and other people. Just like a baby, sobriety needs maintenance and care. Thank you for the app mention! I downloaded it on my phone and will use it to help me quit smoking cigarettes soon.
I been drinking alcohol for over 42 years & I quit cold turkey one time, but I’m tried of drinking & been really watching a lot of your videos. My start date is going to be January 1st , I will be seeing my physician on the 28th of this month wish me luck I got this 😉
Day 23 here - first time I’ve gone over 3 weeks boozeless in 2 years. Prob only the 2nd or 3rd time I’ve done this since 2011 or so. Love this channel. Makes me feel like I could make it to 60.
I'm so disappointed and ashamed with myself and the state of my life. It's so hard to quit, but I want to stop. The longest I've been sober is a month but keep relapsing and my life is in shambles and feel no way out.
This is definitely a process, it is not a "straight line" to an alcohol-free life. There are twists and turns and times when the days drag by so slowly- and other times when I look up and it's been 2 weeks that just went by in the blink of an eye. There have been setbacks and tears and anger and there has been a lot of laughter and happiness too. I was told the only way you lose is if you give up. I will keep coming back and trying again if I struggle or fall short. Every time, Please stick with it my friends, we are all on this path together. If you fall someone here will pick you up. Let's all keep going towards that alcohol-free life we dreamed of.
Here I go again .. only a few days in had some slight withdrawal symptoms but overall feeling strong , clear headed and confident .. ready to take on the holidays and enjoy family & friends ..just without alcohol 🎉 thank you for all your content I watched even when I WAS drinking , always super informative & inspiring. Respect
TODAY!! Thank you for wealth of information. I am so tired of drinking it destroying me . I am on my own to start this journey!!! I will watch all videos THANK JAE🙌🙏🏻
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1 month sober tomorrow! I feel amazing! I've done it before for a few weeks each time, but always counted the days until I reached my target and then binged again. This time is different, I don't know how or why, but I know I don't want alcohol in my life anymore. I gave up on my 42nd birthday. I don't miss it and I just don't want it. Watching your videos have helped me loads when I've been struggling, and I was for a bit, but it's getting so much easier now, I'm hardly even thinking about it.
Just realised I've been drinking for 25 years now - and wanting to quit all along, more or less ... Wrote done the numbers 1-100 on a paper today, and decided I'll take note of how much money I save from each of the no's as well (or for each day I say no rather). My first no today: Saved at least $50, no blackout, no hangover tomorrow. Yay!
I don’t drink everyday, but sometimes in social situations I don’t have a mechanism that prompts me to stop drinking. Twice within the past year, twice, I said something while drinking that I would not have said while sober. The second time it happened I decided to stop drinking. 26 days ago I stopped drinking. Sometimes I craved a drink in certain situations, but I reminded myself that I had created a habit to have a drink in those situations. I believe that it takes 21 days to break a habit. Last night we went out to dinner and I saw margaritas, martinis, and my favorite red wine on all the tables around me. My dinner companion was drinking Prosecco, but I stuck to water. We went clubbing afterwards and I was ok not drinking. I have not lost weight but I am sleeping well again, and that is priceless. I never thought I would want to stop drinking, but after 50 years of drinking I am ready to be sober.
My goal is to get to where I was when I was younger : only drink for social occasions. Therefore, I am starting to cut back NOW so that I CAN drink during xmas and then resume after
It's so trendy now to tell people what you don't like, isn't it? Luckily you can do what you want, listen to what you like, and subscribe to any idea of your choosing, fellow adult.
@GettingSoberAgain I was being legitimate. A lot of good content before that part, but it's also trendy to make addicts feel like just being stuck in the human condition is something that can't be overcome without faith in some kind of magical being. If there's power over self, it comes from the self. Bottom line. No faith in a grand creator is going to fix an addicts problem...only faith in oneself. There is no magic, only real Solutions to problems that involve planning, diligence, and sheer unbridled willpower. Good stuff, again, up until the part where you left the data and went into worship.
Thank you for these great videos. I am a high functioning alcoholic, while I rarely do embarassing things (but of course, I DO do embarassing things) I have a hard time convincing myself that I need to quit drinking...forever. My motivation is my health, I have quite a few health problems popping up from my constant drinking. Thank you for addressing the issue without all the drama that usually accompanies these type of videos. Your compassionate yet uplifting videos are really appealing to me.
nearly 200 days sober, not been an easy road. took me about a year and half of stop starting and i would say about 5 months in the Cravings definitely start to subside. i always wanted to know this and never really couldn't find any answers. i was a weekend binge drinker for about 26 years. hope this info helps someone. watching CZcams videos regularly on the damage alcohol does to you helps.
Remember that! Keep applying your will and determination. it's time to stop flunking the 5th grade and move forward with a higher degree of life's hidden pleasures
After 43 yrs constant abuse alcohol has cost me everything approaching. 60 for past 26 yrs pray every night stop alcohol abuse my lord everything you sed I'm at that point you will be able to be the best version of me thank you ❤
I watch one of these videos every morning, it helps me get focused and get through the day. Life is a lot better without alcohol, you can do it. Please don't give up on yourself!
I give this message a ❤heart!!! Actually, I don't drink, I was here to learn for my brother. I have left, encouraged, and inspired. This I shall share with him . Thank you for sharing this. Blessings ❤🎉
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I have been watching CZcams for years. It has helped me learn and achieve many things. It even helped me lose 50lbs and achieve a healthy body weight. It helped me get strong and start lifting weights thanks to watching starting strength videos. But in all these years I had never subscribed to a channel. I always told my husband it would have to be a really really special channel to hit that subscribe button. I want to get and stay sober and your channel is the first one that I hit that subscribe button too. Thank you so much for your content. You are really helping people. God is using you to do wonderful things. And if you're not a believer in God I hope that doesn't offend you.
What an honor to be someone's first channel! I don't think I've ever heard that before! It sounds like you're using the Internet to it's fullest potential and you and your husband deserve to look and feel your best 😁 It's funny you mention God, because on Sunday we have a special episode coming out called "Does God Belong in Sobriety?" Spoiler alert: yes 😎
Jae, Another great vid. You spit the truth and do it in a way that is real life relevant. This message from you couldn’t have come to me at a better time. I have been watching you now for about a week and finally decided it was time for me to get sober … again. Creeping up on the end of day two and it’s hard, but I know it’s worth it. Your #110 video about “Your final wake up call” hit home and drove my decision to make ME a priority so I don’t have to have a wake up call. Anyway, thx for what you do on this platform. ❤
@@GettingSoberAgain I had to come back and reply again to you. I agree, it is almost like you made it for me, or the timing is just really weird. My wife just commented yesterday about having to deal with my moods and rudeness and such and I know it’s all because of the damn booze. I’m getting straight this time for good and I feel like I have a guardian (you) helping me along the way. I feel like I’m approaching a tipping point with our relationship and with her commenting and you making this great video,it’s been my final wake up call. Thanks again.
DearJay, Thank you for your inspiring videos. I am 8 days in and you are a main reason that I jumped into this the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This particular video resonates with me more than any that you have done. Again, you are appreciated. I will stay sober (try?) during the entirety of the holidays. I have not confessed to my therapist or doctor to be upfront. Nonetheless, I am loving the binge watching ( I need to go back to "like" - oops!). Also, not having any available alcohol in the house was wildly and unexpectedly beneficial as my guests stayed sober throughout their time here. Thank you Jay!
Jae, first of all thank you for making these videos. They are helping me to get over the detours and hiccups in my sobriety journey. Secondly, I agree so much that sobriety is practice. Months ago when I really started to work on my sobriety I would beat myself up so bad. If I set a 30-day alcohol free goal and drank on day 4, I would get so discouraged and just go on a bender for the rest of the month until the 1st of the following month to start over. It was so stupid. Your assurance that detours are gonna happen and that one needs to reflect on how they got there was a game changer for me. Another thing that is helping me that might help the other viewers here: I’m focusing on doing sober challenges where I would go to a place or do an activity (like a boating weekend or a beach day) where I was in the habit of drinking. I’m trying all these things over again without booze, one event at a time, to reprogram myself to enjoy things sober. The goal is like you said to get another notch on the sobriety belt. Once I know I can enjoy sober all of the things that I required alcohol to enjoy, it will be easier to just say no. Getting sober takes work and practice and you need strategies and reflection and planning . Thanks again for all you do. You’re the voice I need.
YOU are certainly doing a fantastic job memorizing the content! I have to say I'm very impressed with how much you've absorbed! I look forward to hearing your success stories and future milestones, so you're going to have to make sure to keep us all updated 🥳🥳🥳 Here's the main playlist of episodes so you can check out more when you're ready 👍 czcams.com/play/PLddHUddS-QQjIYyRNl-E3bkOiEWWIZtEt.html
Hi Jay, I am 3 days sober and am definitely going to listen to you everyday. I sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have been working out for years but you would never know it because I have only gained weight. 65 years old and it is time after 50 years of drinking.
Isn't it funny how life works? Here you are, in the right place at the right time! My mom got sober at around your age and now's she's aging in reverse!!!
I'm one of those "lost someone" drunks. Maybe I'm subconsciously trying to destroy myself so I can be with him. I know I'm ruining my health, gaining a ridiculous amount of weight, and spending money I don't have, I just can't seem to quit. 😢
When my dad passed away in 2019 before I came back here to start making content...again, I thought to myself "if he's watching down over me, does he want to see me struggling everyday and at my worst? Or at my BEST?" If I hadn't have chose to be my best, this channel would only have about 25 videos instead of 650. The end will come, but you still have chapters to write!
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There is a person who wrote a book how to stay sober without AA drink again got into a car accident and killed two people I don't recommend trying to say sober without Aa
@@evanerickson2039I'm listening out of sheer curiosity, I also recommend AA, maybe this works for people who aren't real alcoholics, but just heavy drinkers? Idk, I need AA that's all I know
@@GettingSoberAgain Hi Jae! Just wanted to thank you for your videos, inspiration, and support. I’ve been lurking your channel for some time but I’m finally committing to getting sober. I poured everything out tonight with my loving partner who witnessed me. I’m 5 days sober. Thank you Jae!
Im a black out drunk, this past Sunday I blacked out in front of my children for the last time. My children, family, friends and especially myself doesn't deserve this life. I hit rock bottom for the last time and I'm taking control of my life for once and for all. 4 days alcohol free and taking it one day at a time.
4 days back in control and heading into the weekend CLEAR HEADED!!!
hey how are you now ?
You still sober? You basically just told my story. I'm on Day 2
You can do this
It won't be easy but I applaud your courage to break free
Celebrating 30 days today and did it on my own! Only the second time I believe I have been sober 30 days since high school and in my mid 30s now. Had been trying to cut back for many years (with some decent success) but still over indulged way to frequently. ✌🏼 & ❤️ to all those out there trying to be alcohol free. You can do it. Going to try and make it to 60 days next.
Edit/update: Just hit 7 months this week. Feel absolutely fantastic. Took up running with the wife and trained for and completed a half marathon this month. It’s true what J says, sobriety likes a healthy new habit as a friend!
Thank you all for the kind words!!! Best of luck to all of you on your journey to be the best version of yourself. You are capable of more than you think! Keep pushing and persevering ✌🏼
Congratulations!
@@martyolson9433 thank you! This community and the comments have been great inspiration 🥹
Well done, 24 days here.
@@Freeagent-4-life thank you! Congrats to you! You’ll be at 30 just in time for Thanksgiving.
Way to go!!! You can do it!!! I'm almost 6 months sober and feeling much better finally! You just gotta WANT it!!! That's all!
10 moths sober. For anyone trying or still in early innings, remember:
- sobriety is the best health decision you'll probably ever make;
- you're not alone, many thousands are on the same journey;
- life after 3-6mo sober is SO. MUCH. BETTER.
You got this!
👏👏👏You got this👏👏👏
Even though I've not met you, I'm proud of you, and ready to follow in your footsteps. Thank you for sharing your story and being a living example of what sobriety can bring. Stay strong, brother.
Thank you! The 30-60-90 day comment really hits the mark with me. I’ve had fairly long stretches of sobriety in the last year or so, and you’re right, it gets easier with time; I need to keep that in mind every time I get a craving (like the glass of champagne last night for new years that just blew up my 8 days without liquor). I’m very happy to have found this Chanel, thanks, DP
Well, 3-6 months actually is what you said, but I get the gist
Your vids have been EXTREMELY insightful, inspiring and so very helpful. Thank you more than you know.
I've been downing about a pint of bourbon a day (usually more, sometimes less) for several years, never skipping a day.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart especially for the advice and strategy on tapering (10 in 10) I've searched all over about it and it seemed so daunting and just wasn't spelled out as simply and directly as you explained. 👍
I am going to my Dr. tomorrow for a physical and telling her of my determination for this planned journey with my heart on my sleeve. She'll most likely (and wisely) recommend therapy as well, which I'm totally ok with.
For some reason, I know in my soul and essence that getting sober will not feel restricting or constraining...(dot, dot, dot, get it! 😂) ,but it will be freeing and liberating from self imposed chains.
Blessings to all of you powerful souls this New Year and always.
Thanks again!
Day 1.... again! I'm so done! I hate myself, my drinking, how I make my family suffer while they watch me struggle. F alcohol!!
Try to leave the anger and hate. It’s difficult to be sober when in emotional turmoil. Forgive yourself as you would forgive your best friend.
I hear ya but I have drug issues .. not bad by wats out there on the street but still is bad .. feel sorry for my family but I just can’t seem to want it!! Don’t no WHY!! I pray I have that desire and want to stop soon!!
This is hangover remorse.
I've been sober for three days, it's a beginning. Me and my fiance had been drinking wine basically every night, at least one big bottle, or two big bottles, or more than half of a box of wine. Three things: 1) I'm aware that my tolerance has gone sky-high (and hers has come down a lot), 2) I'm JUST TIRED of drinking, and lastly, 3) my goal is to run a marathon in December 2024. Drinking as much as I have been drinking is no longer an option. And I'm 62 now, and i don't want to ruin the rest of the time that I'm around.
That's the mindset of a CHAMPION
I was sober for 20+ years. I LOVE sobriety!!!!! Then on Oct 1 of this year, my 18-year-old soul mate dog died. I've never felt such pain in my life. My doctors upped so many meds, but I still couldn't stand the pain. So I drank to take away the stabbing, gut-wrenching pain. I still cried for 2 months (still crying), but the searing pain is gone and I want my sobriety back. I want to go to alcohol detox but my insurance won't pay for it so I'm looking for ways to safely do it myself. Thank you for listing the ways to cut back. I'm starting tomorrow.
You should be proud of yourself for giving your dog the best life possible,
Drinking will make you more depressed about your loss, kick the drink and think of the happier times you spent with your dog .. wish you well 👍
Hi, I too lost my 18 year old best friend and companion, Benny Boy just just last year, 29th Dec 23. I also couldn't stand the pain, so drank myself, almost to oblivion together with sleeping tablets. I was pretty much out of it! Now I'm sober for 1 month because the state I got myself in was dire. My boy has gone, but his ashes sit next to my other boy Frankie, who died aged 13, 5 years ago. I now attend church, and have new friends and support. We can do this, and maybe, we may become sober enough to bring another companion into our lives who desperately needs our love and strength.
@@iHarpStrategy Glad you are doing well. I've been sober for a few months now and am happy to be sober! That was a mess. I am fostering a little guy who will leave in a few days to go to his new home. I've decided that I don't want another dog. Nothing can compare to my previous soul mate, and I must take care of myself now. God Bless!
GOD BLESS YOU !!!!!
So sorry for your loss.
About to hit six weeks I’m loving sobriety I knew once I turned thirty I was quitting. Best decision ever I’m much happier healthier my bp has returned to normal and I shedded a few pounds. I’m never drinking again life is so much better sober good luck to everyone on their journey
Keep shreddin my guy 💪
That's awesome news about your health benefits as a bonus! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your story. That inspiring story is great for us all.
I'm hoping I don't have the weight loss. I battle to gain weight! Good job on your sobriety.
GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Currently on day 18. I’ve got sober so many times and relapsed but I’m persevering. I WILL get there!! Meditation helps and it’s a virtuous circle: the more I meditate the less I want to drink, and the more I don’t drink the better my meditation. I’ve also opened a new “wine savings” account, and every time I resist the urge to buy a bottle (or two) of wine I put the money I would have spent into that account. Aiming to buy myself something nice!
Wine savings!!!! I LOVE THAT IDEA!
I'm 19 days sober too. Let's keep doing this!
The "wine savings". account is a totally wonderful idea. I hope you do something really fun with the money saved.
So many sad stories would never had been told if they knew about the benefits of naltrexone. Go to your doctor and get a scrip for naltrexone. No need for AA or counseling. No need for abstinence. Stop looking for answers from all the well-meaning motivators. Treat AUD (alcoholism) like the disease that it is. You wouldn't go to counseling to get rid of a rash or infection. AA has a dismal success rate and a high relapse rate. Naltrexone has a high success rate and relapse is not even a possibility.
I'm just on day one with no alcohol again! Every week that I don't drink I'm taking that money and putting it back for something special I may want or just a savings for me and my family to go to of needed.
Hello everyone. I’m the guy that is sober curious. I’m a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and since I got out 11 years ago I’ve been heavily drinking. I guess you could call it self medicating. I’m tired of it. I’m close to losing my family. I’m scared. I don’t know how to do it. This community however is giving me a lot of motivation however. If I may, please say some prayers for me as I navigate this difficult situation. I am hoping I can finally come out on top. Much love for all of the people that concurred their addiction. Much love
And just to be transparent. I drink 15 16ounce bud lights and two shots of fireball everyday. I feel that being honest with myself and everyone else is a good start
Thank you for your service 🫡 🇺🇲
Good luck my fellow vet! Stay strong!
I want to say the best thing that motivates you to sobriety, but I don't know what that is.
I hope you find what you need to say to yourself, for yourself, for the loved ones you've shared about here.
@@nicholaswatson7345 Keep praying, keep God close you got this bubba.
Age 60. Half a box of wine everynight. Yes. I am tired of being sick. Starting today the 10 day taper off.
I went sober for 9 months hit the gym 5 days a week ran a mile everyday. Felt like I was on top of the world. Then my world turned upside down. Now I'm in a spot in my life where I'm walking up everyday regretting the night before promising myself to quit, praying for forgiveness, watching videos such as this. I'm so lost. I feel broken, alone digging deeper and deeper into the black hole. Surrounded by others with the same problems.
10 months sober off full blown fenty addiction I just want to say you can do it have faith !
I am day 3, and just found the page… I feel I am ready for this. It’s hard because there is no rock bottom…. I am a constant beer drinking, every day. But I don’t get drunk … just tipsy…distracted. Just to find the day more easy going. Being a single mom of 2 boys…. You definitely want a little numbness or I go crazy. But then maybe my reactions can be better on time with no beer. It’s so hard for me because I am a mom… that mom that always have beer on the fridge… and all moms that don’t even drink… come to my house and crave the beer and the nice time. That’s how I flow… and now that it changed it’s not the same flow… and it’s boring. Kinda hard to stay away from mothers on play dates …. . But I am just done .. I want to take care of my self and treat me like I deserve. Love my body and contact with my soul. Sorry so long mssge jaja
April 22 was last 2 coolers..that was my every day tipsy only routine...hoping to walk across the street to the local church on Wednesday. May 22 to their meeting and go get one of those one month chip things.....Luv, Re's Pieces
I had two and a half years but i relapsed now I'm going on day three I'm glad i found this channel. Thank you.
Welcome back towards being your best! We are all human, and we are all practicing how to be a better version of ourselves. Be patient and be persistent. But don't forget to be kind to yourself along the way 😉
I’ll join you.
I don't believe in counting days. if you had two years sober and one day drinking, I don't feel you should go back to day one. That wasn't helpful for me. I'll gladly take two years sober and one day drinking for the rest of my life. that is a major victory. Don't beat yourself up. All the best.
Just messaging you to say I hope you’re hanging in there. I know you are a few months in now I hope. Have faith in you!
I'm am very glad I found this site I think it's REALLY gonna help I sure hope so
7 months for me after a 3-1/2 run.
Was in Love with my drug of choice,
God was hugging me and comforting me! But that was the lie.
It took the death of my girlfriend sitting right next to me. Not from an overdose but from a heart attack because she loved the drug more than seeing a doctor??
I tried but I couldn’t get through.
She was a good girl
To honor her I remembered her saying that there’s a real life on the other side of getting clean. Locked myself in and emerged 8 days later on the road to recovery. Feeling Great now and constant good things have happened,
It’s like Im being rewarded for the suffering I went through while being addicted and the pain of withdrawal,
If I can do it anyone can,,
I constantly repeated “THERES LIFE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS SUFFERING”
Strength to All
I’m on day 78 of no alcohol! 🎉 honestly starting my journey right before the holidays has made it easier for me in the long run. I’ve already been to a house party and been out to the bar and it’s gotten easier and easier to not even think about booze. Now my sobriety feels like a superpower. Don’t get me wrong, it was hard in the beginning and I had a couple moments that I thought I might cave in, but I stayed strong
🦸♀️🦸♀️🦸♀️
I'm just now starting my journey and I don't want to go anywhere. At least not alone. I know if I go alone I'm more likely to go by the liquor store and get a drink. Trying to be prepared and honest with myself.
The line "sick and tired of being sick and tired" really got to me. Thank you
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Or are you gonna feel better by 5'oclock and go back to drinking?
I'm sick a tired of being sick and tired. I really needed to watch this and it has me motivated. Much thanks.
I"m so random with this. I just went 40 days sober, then had a party day for Halloween. Then went sober for 14 days, then drank this last weekend - cuz it's "fun" with friends. Now, I'm doing the sober thing again. I still feel crappy from the weekend. I'm getting less and less out of it and the consequences just keep getting higher. Thanks for your content! Always helps to get me on the path.
keep it up! you can do it!!!
You can do it! I just went to my first party not drinking and it was hard but was playing dice games which was nice to have something else to focus on.
Yup Elvin it will get to the point where you can drink six or more beers and feel nothing. Close to the end for me I noticed I tried my all day binge and felt nothing from it all day long; that helped me to realize it is worthless and a waste of money and time.
Sounds like you're getting the hang of it. Keep learning!
For me counting consecutive days was self defeating. Keep quitting until you quit. It's all a learning experience. Best.
Sick & tired of being Sick and tired 👍
Hello Jae...............BIG day for me........800 days sober.............and my thanks to you for the inspiration and support to show it can be done.
When I look back at when I started wanting to be sober (my story of shame, shame and more shame available on request) I hoped for 1 month sober; then 6 month sober; then 1 year sober.....and here I am still sober and going strong.
Starting on your journey can seem a daunting task, keep watching these excellent vidoes......... and remember the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.
Happy being sober, you deserve it and the happiness it will bring you, Dave
800 days LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Will you celebrate with a wonderful dinner? Dessert? Gratitude???
❤
400 days sober today. I’m so pleased that I persisted and so grateful for all the help and support you gave Jae. How I wish I’d seen this video a year and two months ago. I would have been so much better prepared and skilled for the journey ahead, and my knuckles wouldn’t be such a deathly shade of white 😂😂😂. I’m going to a 99th birthday party this Sunday. The birthday boy is my son-in-law’s grandfather, who specifically invited me and my wife to his celebration. He’s a year and a couple of months younger than my late father would have been, both he and my late father are veterans of WW2. I’m going there to honour both men and particularly remember my old dad, who though we didn’t get on well while he was living, gave up alcohol late on in his life just as I have, setting me a wonderful example. I wish good luck to all setting out on the road to sobriety, you will be remembered for it. 😁😁😁
What a wonderful example indeed! Happy 400 day and have fun a the 99th bday Rager lol
The difference in sleep quality, energy level and digestive system, are amazing. Day 57. Great video, thanks.
Carlosssssss what's good?!
Day 7. Full week! So many positive changes but the biggest for me is mental. I have clarity and a love for life again
24 days sober and taking it seriously this time. Thats great news about the blood pressure, hoping mine goes down as well!
Keep it up, find out, and report back with the good news! (don't forget to cut back on the refined carbs , junk food and sugar too)
Easy, my friend. You're doing great!
Congrats on 24 days of sobriety. Keep that positive momentum going!
You are doing great 👍. I have been sober for 3 months now & have been on medications for years for my high blood pressure. My blood pressure last week was too low & my doctor has halved the dose. My cholesterol has also improved & I have lost 4 kg.
I’m new and enjoying your videos. Gosh, everything that you’ve talked about I have experienced… the boredom, the cravings and even heart episodes, waking up in the middle of the night with my heart racing at 165. And yes, I too pre-dialed 911. 😮 I’ve assumed it was my age, I’m 58 now but I don’t remember it affecting me this way when I was younger. Maybe it did but I just didn’t notice and have a Fitbit. In the past year, I have watched my resting heart rate predictably spike and fall as I drank and stopped. It very real. Thank you for this and to everyone who shares their experiences! 🙏🏼🥰
🙌Day TWO ! ( 3 days NO alcohol, but 2 days after I declared myself DONE )!
🌞🌞 Keep those positive updates coming!
I love it, keep this going! It will get easier as you stack up more days alcohol-free!
How is it going?
@@dlwilliamson5644 day#18🙌 on my way to celebrate holidays. Hosts are all asking what brand gin I drink. I reply “I’VE QUIT”. They are all cheering me on 👏
Celebrate day too. Withdrawals are hell. But this 2 days is going to lead to 20years
Celebrating 19 Years SOBER, after being given given 6 months life expectancy following 20 years alcohol addiction.
Now run a charity supporting others in recovery from alcohol addiction
Making the world a better place 🙏🙏🙏
Just celebrating eight months sober after a forty plus year career boozing. Thank you Jae for these videos. They have really helped in my new life.
Hi Jae, thanks for your videos, they are great! I'll be 30 days sober tomorrow after 20 years of drinking 4-5 bottles of wine a day from boredom. I stopped cold turkey and suffered from extreme pain, shakes, fainting, hot and cold sweating and hallucinations but managed to pull through after 5 days. What made the difference this time was that I promised myself to stop and why I should stop instead of appeasing everyone else. Needless to say my family and friends are happy and I have no urge to drink again. Your videos have helped me immensely and I'll keep watching them as they continue help me. Many thanks Jae, kind regards Ravi
Ravi what a great update, I love that you stayed strong and now you and your family get the BEST of you! Keep us updated on your future milestones and don't be a stranger 🫡
16 years out - now 5 days in - hoping for better health (BP 190/145 - 60lbs overweight etc) keep a good thought
Can't wait to hear those progress reports!!
@@GettingSoberAgain I don’t know about progress reports but this is day 11, I seem to be sleeping better. My mind seems to be clearing up (though being honest, I didn’t know that it was foggy.) I feel like I am still at the “hopeful I make it” part
@@McTaz343 Sounds like good progress to me! 💪
Tomorrow is 3 weeks - Being honest, not feeling any better at all just yet. But I’m committed to at least two more months. Genuinely hoping to see some change.
38 days in - not 100% sure what I was hoping for, but the insomnia is back, (as is anxiety, depression, lack of purpose, and want to (it’s been a really long time, but if I had to guess, I feel comfortable saying those were the reasons I started in the first place) ) still genuinely hoping this leads to a better place.
This June I'll be three years sober. I'm 58 years old and started drinking when I was 15! It became a problem when I was about 40. I went from 200 pounds down to 155 pounds and I feel so damn good! Once you stay sober for a little while you realize just how awesome it is and you will never go back! I hate alcohol! I feel blessed every single morning to wake up clean and without a hangover and anxiety! If you keep watching CZcams videos and continue to educate yourself it will slowly get chucked into your brain as to just how bad alcohol is for your body and your brain and for everybody that is around you. Immerse yourself in education!
3 years is AMAZING!!!! You should be proud of yourself Bob!! 👏👏👏
Two months sober tomorrow! I still have a long way to go to reach all of my goals, but I'm seeing so much progress already :) Progress really is happiness, it seems!
Good for you!!!! Keep up the progress (aka happiness) 😊
🎖️🎖️ Keep it up! You deserve to be your best!
The first time i decided to quit i was a severe drinker. I started weining myself off of it trying to control the withdrawal. Omg i was still so sick! It was absolute hell on earth. This time i wasnt as heavy a drinker. I decided the first was my no more day. No go. Gave in had a.six pack. Reevaluated. Next day had two tall boys, then one and now none. Im having some mild symptoms but its so much better than before and im feeling ao much more positive.
good motivational slogan: Build a life that you do not want to escape from.
Wise words
It's true.
Hello.
Im on my 10th day of sobriety & I feel great. I didn’t except feeling this good to be totally blunt. Just been dealing with a bit of sleep disorder. Not too bad though.
On the other hand, the negative thoughts Im having are meeting my friends, attending social events, going on a vacation , social interaction with a new woman & going on a date.
These are the occasions that I absolutely loose myself & entering my stupid zones.
Watching your videos been absolutely helpful & inspiring.
Thank you ever so much. ✨🙌🏻💫🙏🏼
Sadly had a friend say to me a couple days ago that my not drinking is going to affect our friendship. I was definitely floored when he said that . He told me that at lunch while we were on a motorcycle ride together as he drank two beers in front of me . Stopped August 13th and feel great .
Not very considerate of your friend.. We can't stop the world from drinking around us, but WE can stop drinking, and we can stop exposing ourselves to bad influences if that's what it's gonna take to stay focused on our goals.
Eventually I didn't care anymore what others did. once you become strong enough in your sobriety, it's a no issue 💪
Keep it going my friend! When you make a change some people will not understand. You will find new friends who will really support you and want the best for you. I am proud if you, stick with it!!!
Man that's tough. It sounds like your friend might also have a problem with alcohol and doesn't want to be alone in it.
I'm 74 years old and stopped drinking eight years ago. This was after drinking for fifty years with the last thirty-five years drinking excessively every day. To sustain sobriety, I knew that there were several things I had to do to succeed. 1) Find a plan that worked for me and work that plan 2) Refuse to give myself any no-fault excuses to go back drinking 3) That talking about a problem may not solve it but definitely makes it easier to cope with 4) Don't lull myself to believe that if I returned drinking I would magically turn into a social drinker 5) I never thought of alcoholism was a discease but a horrible addiction that will eventually cause both physical and mental issues. 6) Don't fear that sobriety will lead you to isolation from friends and family or your life will be boring as hell - Actually the opposite will happen 7) Don't expect friends and loved ones to go at
your pace and embrace you with open arms or have a parade in your honor because you stopped drinking. We burnt through the equaty of trust, and it will take time to get that trust back. 8) I didn't shy away from any outside resources that would help me to stay sober.
Lastly, never ever give up.
Your friend sounds like a smart guy🤦🏻♂️
I've been drinking almost daily for years. Started April off with 1 week not drinking then ended up on the bottle again only about a week ago I left a relationship of 8 years, I'm now on day 5 of no drinking.
This is a new beginning.
86 alcohol free days TODAY! This video has really helped me a lot. I come to this CZcams every day to get my day started with a powerful and positive vibe! My life is so much better without alcohol. It’s not always easy but I’m not giving up on myself.
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Well done!
Been sober 5 years, relapsed sober for 6 months, relapsed yesterday again still fighting to win it.
When you're going through hell , KEEP GOING ! Winston Churchill.
Officially 3 weeks sober today! I swear, everytime I get another whole week under my belt I get the best dopamine hit. There's nothing like achieving what you set out to do to boost your confidence again after decades of letting yourself down. I've done almost all of these things to finally get here. (For those who are struggling to quit, please know that it took SO MANY attempts to quit to finally do it. Don't give up! You're worth it!)
Jae (and Sam!), I've been watching your videos everyday since I quit the booze and left a comment after each one. And you have, in fact, responded to each comment. Thank you for creating such a warm and safe place for people to go when dealing with such a difficult and complicated issue. I've followed other sobriety channels and yours is by far the best. THANK YOU!!! ❤❤❤
Other CZcamsrs just make content and don't really seem to CARE about their own community.
The major difference is that I will never forget the pain of being looked past and ignored as a child, as a teen, and as an adult. People need to be given opportunities to THRIVE not just CRUMBS TO SURVIVE.
I don't treat this like a business. I treat this channel as my tribute to God for helping me to be sober and paying the blessing forward.
Though I don't always have time to respond immediately, and make personal boundaries for my own rest and relaxation, I take time 3 times a day to respond the best I can with the influx of so many comments and make it a point to "zero" out my comments every weekday.
Thank you for staying persistent and for resizing these truths as your own reality. I believe that 20 years from now we will look at alcohol the same as cigarettes. Maybe there will be no more need for the channel then, but for now, I'm doing my part 🤟
Today is day one for me. I'm so ready to make this change in my life and I look forward to become a better version of me. Thank you for your videos and support!
I drink 4-7 drinks a week, however. I went way overboard a few nights ago when I was out with friends and was feeling very insecure. The new guy in my life gave me an ultimatum that if I didn't control my alcohol abuse that he would no longer have a romantic relationship with me. I feel it was very unfair as it was a bump in my road. But it opened my eyes and I want to get healthy, mentally, emotionally and physically. Needless to say, I no longer wish to be with this person who immediately shut me down instead of standing by me. I am ready to cut way back on alcohol and hopefully quit completely. your video is very inspiring. Thank you
10 days... Lots of early nights in bed reading and drinking decaf coffee.
I also used to reading as a way to redirect my focus during early sobriety. It works very well. And there's nothing wrong with going to bed early!
How do you feel about herbal teas?
@@GettingSoberAgain I find them a bit meh... Peppermint tea is ok though.
Keep wanting to do it. Woke up today and now I’m COMPLETELY ALL IN! I’m all in for myself, my health, happiness, and my life in general! I appreciate these videos and so much honesty… thank you!
As we mentioned in the video, it's important to stick to your routines.
you are the WRITER of the script of your day.
Tell us, what's going to happen today? What can you CONTROL? What WILL you accomplish? what is enough to fill your cup of productivity, without stressing yourself out and overcommitting?
write it out, envision it in your mind, and respond back! (I'm doing the same thing for my own day right now)
Man, I did good all sober October and a couple weeks into November, but I messed up last Friday and Saturday by having a couple of beer's and bottles of liquor, but I'm going to jump back on my sobriety horse 🐎 and keep riding!! No more messing up!!👍🏾💪🏾💯#goharder
What did you learn on your sobriety detour?
@GettingSoberAgain I learned that I really don't need alcohol and I'm truly tired of it, and in my month of sobriety I really liked it and I want that new feeling all the time!
AA helped me so much and I celebrated 15 years in March. If you’re only relying on yourself and you have no one else to be held accountable to, aside from yourself, chances of relapsing increase. Also part of the AA program is working with others and helping others to stay sober. It takes the focus off of yourself and onto others which helps yourself and also other people.
@@geetergrl46 I have 22 years sober in A.A. I love that it is a "We" program. "We" is the first word in the 1st step. I recommend that after trying & failing the speedy way, try A.A. A.A. isn't for everyone, but nowadays the Zoom meetings are cool. The in person hugs & eye to eye communication is encouraging.
New to your group. I’m 58 and a daily drinker for over 14 years. Looking forward to the journey. I like your style and messaging
I'm 39 days sober I'm 38 this year I've been drinking since I was 14 taking vodka on to class in the mornings wow that sounds so bad out loud I'd say I had a alcohol use disorder going out on Fridays coming home on Sunday being ill until the Thursday swearing to God I'd never do it again. All the same and regret and anxiety and do it all again on Friday, relationships, destroyed, friendships, destroyed I've been trying for years to stop moderate, but you know how it is. The first one is the beginning of the end. I've been watching your videos for a while now and I can honestly say out of all the books I've read and all of the online people you have definitely got the right approach non-patronising non-judgemental just a real person with real problems laid bare for all to see and I would like to thank you, because these videos have been my Bible when I want to go out on the drink I put one of your videos on and kills all cravings and brings me back down to earth
I gotta say, this might be one of the best comments EVER! This is the first comment I'm reading today at 6am on Thursday!
Thank you for taking the time to share, I know what it feels like to bring booze to class and to work. Just keep stacking those days together and start saying "I don't drink" more and more.
Speaking of God, one of the things that really helps me is believing that God is with me, literally, just right next to me (or at least a representative lol). And if GOD is with me...am I really about to pick up that drink, or that baggie, or open that certain xxx tab on my computer?
When I pray the next morning, I take pride in being able to say "reporting another SIN FREE day!"
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@@GettingSoberAgain no thank you for getting me to this point and many others you underestimate your content and what it can do here is one life saved imagine how many others out there you are saving !
I did just over 3 months before I messed up and drank again. 5 days sober now but I learned alot from that experience to make sure it doesn't happen again. Plus I posted in the comments of a previous video and was given a link to watch a video about how it's not the end of my sobriety. That really helped. Coming back to this Chanel and others like it daily really help
Yes I remember, the "Asterisk Method"!
If anyone else wants to check it out, here's a link: czcams.com/video/HOB8RXzEme8/video.htmlsi=iQugrVyChs6VxY44
@@GettingSoberAgain thank you again for what you do
I've been sober 8 and a half year's now, It took the death of my cousin to realise it was time to stop, I'm 51 soon it can be done the first step is admitting you have an alcohol addiction, remember you only have one chance at life and you find out who you're true friends are, ditch all toxic people from you're life as they will try and get you drinking again
Heya just found this video but I’ve been watching this channel for a while. (9 months sober this week.) I personally find that I need accountability in order to maintain my habits and my “recovery lifestyle.” So I personally need to go to meetings and do activities within local recovery communities. Maybe not everyone needs this, but I often drank out of being lonely, so making sure I have a community around me is important.
Ok here we go
How's it going? remember, you are practicing. Practice makes progress. We are not made for perfection so don't let that stop you!
Been perusing stop-drinking videos on YT for encouragement. Yours are some of the best. Thanks so much for this content.
Absolutely 💯 😊
That's the goal! I'm happy to have you here with us! Keep the comments coming and I will try my best to get back to you. I make time every morning to respond to comments...not something you hear from content creators often 😉
I need this for real i wasted my life im 29 i dont want this life anymore in my 30s and i have a baby on the way i need this
Im gonna put my all in this pray for me if you can i pushed everyone in my life away
This fake life cant be it anymore
You are such. Smart and helpful person. I want to get sober, but i am bored and i havestrong beer in my fridge watching this video. I live with my mother and brother and they drink. They are not skcoholic though. No withdrawals. I am
Since I've been working on sobriety, my peeps have been even more loving and supportive. I didn't expect it. I know that the people in my circle care about me, but wow... I didn't know that I had so much support in hanging out in the wings. So. Much. Love. ❤
Tip #2 Talk to your friends and family 😉
@@GettingSoberAgain This absolutely! It's hard to be brave enough take on that level of openness and honesty, but the rewards and support can be worth the risk.
hello jae 259 day sober everything is fine thank god another excellent video
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!!! 259 LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!!!
It's the DAMN CRAVINGS! they kill me! I know what's going to happen when I drink. I know what it does to the body. I lost my mom to sucide in 2019. My dad's in the hospital right now for 3 months. I just don't know anymore. I'm glad I found your channel. Thank you and God Bless you all!
It's time for a change!
check this video out...
50 signs its time to quit drinking:
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33 days sober!! ( drugs not booze) Did this all on my own. Im starting to feel better finally!!!
Thanks brother, I am going through a lapse after many years sober. I feel so bad, I don’t know what happened. It is like I just dropped out of life for about 2 months.
It is so difficult, I was sober for years and now all credibility is gone again in the eyes of my family.
Getting back on track. It’s a tough and fun learning experience, what a journey!
Welcome back my friend! Stick with it, you are going to get through this!
That's a great attitude! It's a LEARNING EXPERIENCE! We need to learn what we can before it's too late to reap the full benefits of life
It’s all gonna be ok…. It doesn’t erase the years of progress you’ve made! ❤
Thank you. I hit rock bottom. Today is my fresh start.
Honestly, coming from a highly addictive personality family with alcohol and substance abuse issues, I recognized the signs of me becoming addicted. What helped me the most was exercising daily, eating a healthier diet, and surrounding myself with people that want the best for me. These all seem like normal things to me now, but at the time felt like a mountain to climb over. This took years and also therapy and recognizing the triggers that caused me to want to drink and used drugs was so helpful. I'm telling you that it works, I used to think it was all bullshit, but it's not
@@mp_music898 Great minds 🧠
I just had a medical health emergency that requires me to take antibiotics that don’t mix with alcohol. So it’s sobriety time. My body is in pain from the sudden health illness, but I think it could turn out to be a blessing. I’m going to really give it my best try to stay sober even after taking the antibiotics.
Try to, or WILL??? See tip #14
I started to get really sick the day after drinking 19 days ago. I'm on antibiotics too. I kinda used it as a launch pad to quit because I've been feeling like I want to quit for years now, but kept putting it off. We got this!
@@beckoninglight16 yes we do! I’m only 3 days in (again), but I’m feeling like it’s perfect timing and I absolutely don’t want to be sick. I’ve too much to achieve. The holidays have been the worst time of the year for so long, not drinking will be the biggest step I can take to handle this season. Who knows, it might make it better…
Thank you for starting this channel. I’m 105 days sober. 🎉
105 days is awesome, stick with it. It will get easier as you stack up more sober days. I am on Day 136 and I am feeling a lot better.
👏👏👏105 days
Thank you for these tools! Been sober for 1yr and 3months today. I used all these tools and also began my journey with AA. It really helped to have a community with a similar goal for the first 8 months or so. The spiritual aspect was the most important part of getting sober. I had to surrender to God and allow myself to be forgiven. I also had to stop trying to control life and release my expectations of it and other people.
Just like a baby, sobriety needs maintenance and care.
Thank you for the app mention! I downloaded it on my phone and will use it to help me quit smoking cigarettes soon.
you must feel like a new man! What a great feeling to get your life back! Spread the word, and happy days to you my friend!
I been drinking alcohol for over 42 years & I quit cold turkey one time, but I’m tried of drinking & been really watching a lot of your videos. My start date is going to be January 1st , I will be seeing my physician on the 28th of this month wish me luck I got this 😉
That's how it's done my guy!!
Any update ? ❤
Day 23 here - first time I’ve gone over 3 weeks boozeless in 2 years. Prob only the 2nd or 3rd time I’ve done this since 2011 or so. Love this channel. Makes me feel like I could make it to 60.
23 LETS GOOOOOOO!!!! You WILL make it to 60! Remember tip #14??? 😉
@@GettingSoberAgainI will make it to 60👊🎉
here i am at 97
I'm so disappointed and ashamed with myself and the state of my life. It's so hard to quit, but I want to stop. The longest I've been sober is a month but keep relapsing and my life is in shambles and feel no way out.
This is definitely a process, it is not a "straight line" to an alcohol-free life. There are twists and turns and times when the days drag by so slowly- and other times when I look up and it's been 2 weeks that just went by in the blink of an eye. There have been setbacks and tears and anger and there has been a lot of laughter and happiness too. I was told the only way you lose is if you give up. I will keep coming back and trying again if I struggle or fall short. Every time, Please stick with it my friends, we are all on this path together. If you fall someone here will pick you up. Let's all keep going towards that alcohol-free life we dreamed of.
Glyphosate
I’m on day 14!!!!!! I’m doing so good this time lol
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Here I go again .. only a few days in had some slight withdrawal symptoms but overall feeling strong , clear headed and confident .. ready to take on the holidays and enjoy family & friends ..just without alcohol 🎉 thank you for all your content I watched even when I WAS drinking , always super informative & inspiring. Respect
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TODAY!! Thank you for wealth of information. I am so tired of drinking it destroying me . I am on my own to start this journey!!! I will watch all videos THANK JAE🙌🙏🏻
That's what we're here for!
Here's the main playlist of episodes so you can check out more when you're ready 👍
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1 month sober tomorrow! I feel amazing! I've done it before for a few weeks each time, but always counted the days until I reached my target and then binged again. This time is different, I don't know how or why, but I know I don't want alcohol in my life anymore. I gave up on my 42nd birthday. I don't miss it and I just don't want it.
Watching your videos have helped me loads when I've been struggling, and I was for a bit, but it's getting so much easier now, I'm hardly even thinking about it.
Goals are in your reach my friend!! this is GREAT news! I'll be 42 next month! it's never too late to be your best!
this is a great video! You are so candid in explaining your own sobriety journey, Jae. Thank you for this reminder.
Just realised I've been drinking for 25 years now - and wanting to quit all along, more or less ... Wrote done the numbers 1-100 on a paper today, and decided I'll take note of how much money I save from each of the no's as well (or for each day I say no rather). My first no today: Saved at least $50, no blackout, no hangover tomorrow. Yay!
This is awesome!
Keep it going, you can do this!
@@jeffreyjohnmann Thanks! I'm going strong here. Seven days and a lot of NO's.
I don’t drink everyday, but sometimes in social situations I don’t have a mechanism that prompts me to stop drinking. Twice within the past year, twice, I said something while drinking that I would not have said while sober. The second time it happened I decided to stop drinking. 26 days ago I stopped drinking. Sometimes I craved a drink in certain situations, but I reminded myself that I had created a habit to have a drink in those situations. I believe that it takes 21 days to break a habit. Last night we went out to dinner and I saw margaritas, martinis, and my favorite red wine on all the tables around me. My dinner companion was drinking Prosecco, but I stuck to water. We went clubbing afterwards and I was ok not drinking. I have not lost weight but I am sleeping well again, and that is priceless. I never thought I would want to stop drinking, but after 50 years of drinking I am ready to be sober.
its gonna take a while but i'll be watching all your content. thanks for the work you've done over the years.
This is what I chose to do with my sobriety. Imagine what ALL of us can achieve without the limitations of alcohol!!!
My goal is to get to where I was when I was younger : only drink for social occasions. Therefore, I am starting to cut back NOW so that I CAN drink during xmas and then resume after
Might just work 🤷 Keep us posted
I liked everything up to the point where you started talking about faith and spirituality. That's the primary reason I have avoided AA
It's so trendy now to tell people what you don't like, isn't it? Luckily you can do what you want, listen to what you like, and subscribe to any idea of your choosing, fellow adult.
@GettingSoberAgain I was being legitimate. A lot of good content before that part, but it's also trendy to make addicts feel like just being stuck in the human condition is something that can't be overcome without faith in some kind of magical being. If there's power over self, it comes from the self. Bottom line. No faith in a grand creator is going to fix an addicts problem...only faith in oneself. There is no magic, only real Solutions to problems that involve planning, diligence, and sheer unbridled willpower. Good stuff, again, up until the part where you left the data and went into worship.
Thank you for these great videos. I am a high functioning alcoholic, while I rarely do embarassing things (but of course, I DO do embarassing things) I have a hard time convincing myself that I need to quit drinking...forever. My motivation is my health, I have quite a few health problems popping up from my constant drinking. Thank you for addressing the issue without all the drama that usually accompanies these type of videos. Your compassionate yet uplifting videos are really appealing to me.
Maybe just try taking a break from alcohol to see if that helps some of your health problems?
@@jeffreyjohnmann What a truly weird response to someone who blatantly said they were an alcoholic.
First day completed😅Getting sober again. Love you Jae❤❤
🥰🥰🥰 Message us on the morning of day 2-7 too!!!
nearly 200 days sober, not been an easy road. took me about a year and half of stop starting and i would say about 5 months in the Cravings definitely start to subside. i always wanted to know this and never really couldn't find any answers. i was a weekend binge drinker for about 26 years. hope this info helps someone. watching CZcams videos regularly on the damage alcohol does to you helps.
200 days is amazing!
Been clean and sober for the longest I've ever been. 10 days. Today I was exhausted but got work done and still feel better than if I was drinking
Remember that! Keep applying your will and determination. it's time to stop flunking the 5th grade and move forward with a higher degree of life's hidden pleasures
10 days is a big deal! Stick with it, it will get easier if you keep it going. Life will be better without alcohol.
After 43 yrs constant abuse alcohol has cost me everything approaching. 60 for past 26 yrs pray every night stop alcohol abuse my lord everything you sed I'm at that point you will be able to be the best version of me thank you ❤
You are such a dude!! Thank you Jae - for your honesty and for sharing your knowledge. The tips, advice & positivity is much appreciated💪💪💪
The dude abides 😉
starting this journey today . . . again. Achieved 7 months last year. going for the long haul this time
I watch one of these videos every morning, it helps me get focused and get through the day. Life is a lot better without alcohol, you can do it. Please don't give up on yourself!
Becoming sober at some point can not be something you try. JUST DO IT.
I give this message a ❤heart!!! Actually, I don't drink, I was here to learn for my brother. I have left, encouraged, and inspired. This I shall share with him . Thank you for sharing this. Blessings ❤🎉
I appreciate your willingness to serve others! I totally relate ♥️
Here's the main playlist of episodes so you can check out more when you're ready 👍
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@@GettingSoberAgain thanks a mil, you are a God sent
@@ecarolyne5287 🥰🥰🥰 Feel free to reach out anytime.. I will respond when I can! (I'll be busy at the end of this week though 🥲)
@@GettingSoberAgain oh wow, thank you so much
I have been watching CZcams for years. It has helped me learn and achieve many things. It even helped me lose 50lbs and achieve a healthy body weight. It helped me get strong and start lifting weights thanks to watching starting strength videos. But in all these years I had never subscribed to a channel. I always told my husband it would have to be a really really special channel to hit that subscribe button. I want to get and stay sober and your channel is the first one that I hit that subscribe button too. Thank you so much for your content. You are really helping people. God is using you to do wonderful things. And if you're not a believer in God I hope that doesn't offend you.
What an honor to be someone's first channel! I don't think I've ever heard that before!
It sounds like you're using the Internet to it's fullest potential and you and your husband deserve to look and feel your best 😁
It's funny you mention God, because on Sunday we have a special episode coming out called "Does God Belong in Sobriety?"
Spoiler alert: yes 😎
Welcome! These videos have really helped me too, I watch one every day to help keep myself on track.
Perfect timing with this video, thanks!!!
My work here is done! POOF 👻
@@GettingSoberAgainnot so fast lol
@@martyolson9433 lol ok then, I'll keep making more
Jae,
Another great vid. You spit the truth and do it in a way that is real life relevant. This message from you couldn’t have come to me at a better time. I have been watching you now for about a week and finally decided it was time for me to get sober … again. Creeping up on the end of day two and it’s hard, but I know it’s worth it. Your #110 video about “Your final wake up call” hit home and drove my decision to make ME a priority so I don’t have to have a wake up call. Anyway, thx for what you do on this platform. ❤
It's kinda like I made this video FOR you huh? 🤫
@@GettingSoberAgain
You do good things Sir! I appreciate you.
@@GettingSoberAgain
I had to come back and reply again to you. I agree, it is almost like you made it for me, or the timing is just really weird. My wife just commented yesterday about having to deal with my moods and rudeness and such and I know it’s all because of the damn booze. I’m getting straight this time for good and I feel like I have a guardian (you) helping me along the way. I feel like I’m approaching a tipping point with our relationship and with her commenting and you making this great video,it’s been my final wake up call. Thanks again.
Omg your comment on heart 160 resonated with me so much because that’s me some mornings
Ii think we have to do what's best for ourselves. If others drink that's okay but doesn't mean you have to❤
I love this message!
DearJay, Thank you for your inspiring videos. I am 8 days in and you are a main reason that I jumped into this the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This particular video resonates with me more than any that you have done. Again, you are appreciated. I will stay sober (try?) during the entirety of the holidays. I have not confessed to my therapist or doctor to be upfront. Nonetheless, I am loving the binge watching ( I need to go back to "like" - oops!). Also, not having any available alcohol in the house was wildly and unexpectedly beneficial as my guests stayed sober throughout their time here. Thank you Jay!
That was a GREAT day to start!!! Check off the big holidays is a true test of courage and discipline. Do TODAY what you hope tomorrow!
23 days !!!
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Jae, first of all thank you for making these videos. They are helping me to get over the detours and hiccups in my sobriety journey.
Secondly, I agree so much that sobriety is practice. Months ago when I really started to work on my sobriety I would beat myself up so bad. If I set a 30-day alcohol free goal and drank on day 4, I would get so discouraged and just go on a bender for the rest of the month until the 1st of the following month to start over. It was so stupid. Your assurance that detours are gonna happen and that one needs to reflect on how they got there was a game changer for me.
Another thing that is helping me that might help the other viewers here:
I’m focusing on doing sober challenges where I would go to a place or do an activity (like a boating weekend or a beach day) where I was in the habit of drinking. I’m trying all these things over again without booze, one event at a time, to reprogram myself to enjoy things sober. The goal is like you said to get another notch on the sobriety belt. Once I know I can enjoy sober all of the things that I required alcohol to enjoy, it will be easier to just say no.
Getting sober takes work and practice and you need strategies and reflection and planning .
Thanks again for all you do. You’re the voice I need.
YOU are certainly doing a fantastic job memorizing the content! I have to say I'm very impressed with how much you've absorbed!
I look forward to hearing your success stories and future milestones, so you're going to have to make sure to keep us all updated 🥳🥳🥳
Here's the main playlist of episodes so you can check out more when you're ready 👍
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It sounds like you have a great attitude, please stick with it and keep trying.
Hi Jay, I am 3 days sober and am definitely going to listen to you everyday. I sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have been working out for years but you would never know it because I have only gained weight. 65 years old and it is time after 50 years of drinking.
Isn't it funny how life works? Here you are, in the right place at the right time! My mom got sober at around your age and now's she's aging in reverse!!!
Thank you. I love your channel. 💙
And I love seeing you in the comments 😁😁😁
I'm one of those "lost someone" drunks. Maybe I'm subconsciously trying to destroy myself so I can be with him. I know I'm ruining my health, gaining a ridiculous amount of weight, and spending money I don't have, I just can't seem to quit. 😢
Hang in there, you can do it!
When my dad passed away in 2019 before I came back here to start making content...again, I thought to myself "if he's watching down over me, does he want to see me struggling everyday and at my worst? Or at my BEST?"
If I hadn't have chose to be my best, this channel would only have about 25 videos instead of 650.
The end will come, but you still have chapters to write!
Look up Annie Grace.... it/she could also help.