Realising This Is Massively Helping Me Quit Alcohol
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- Quitting alcohol. Stopped binge drinking. Stopped drinking. Quit drinking. On the wagon. This is my journey of giving up binge drinking after 36 years. • Quitting Alcohol
When waking up sober in the morning I have never, ever said to myself - "I wish I'd been drinking last night."
So true
That is a FACT!
Never thought like that before, but a powerful comment
I've never been in to hard drugs but I remember someone once said "The 2nd best feeling the world is going out on the powder and doing a few grams and the best feeling in the world is waking up not hungover with £200 still in your wallet and realising you didn't make @rse of yourself the night before".
You're not saying NO to Alcohol.
You're saying YES, to a better life
Yes 👍
Pure facts mate I wish I could of chosen a different way 24 hours ago after losing my home and wife but it’s tough
Alcohol is addictive. Your strength of character is fantastic. You will certainly be a " better bloke" in the long run. Never drink alcohol again, you will never regret it. I wish you were my son, a great lad who I lost 3 years ago this Sunday aged 54 years through " excessive alcohol" in his system. Respect and admiration.👏👏👏
Really? @@ED-209UHDsorry to hear that, that's wild.. Hope things get better for you fast
Absolutely true! Hello new life and goodbye headaches/regrets/
My sister was a binge drinker (every night). She had to go into an NHS rehab place for 3 months, but she also had to want to stop (which she did). She's not drunk any alcohol for two years, and used all the spare time that not drinking gives her to create art she then sells on Etsy. Lifechanging- good luck to you.
That's fantastic for her
18 months after 32 years. Stopped after waking up in hospital. Just stopped. Blessings to you 🙏♥️🙏♥️
Well done
Did you have any complications I woke up in hospital too after 30 years drinking. I now have decompensated liver disease
@@gogogagetfingers escaped from stuff ... For now touch wood . It's Lucky I just got the switch.
Don't apologise for doing these videos as I am sure every decent person following you has your back and will keep supporting.
Absolutely Top Comment 👌
100%
so true
The food reviews are great. They help lots of people to save money.
These videos are inspiring and helping people to stop destroying their own lives and the lives of those who love them. What price can you put on that?💛
@@danmyers7827 not inspiring, depressing.
I have had people in my life who were drinkers, my sister who sadly died from liver failure 2 years ago and my son. He drank heavily for years, any relationship he had failed because of his drinking. He ended up with nothing until he tried AA, they literally saved his life. His lovely girlfriend has put up with a lot in the past but now he’s sober hes a different man. It’s 10 years now since he had a drink and I am so proud of him
No 'apologies' necessary, Gareth. This is proof of the genuine guy we all love! 😊
Thanks 👍
@@BaldFoodieGuyPrint a copy of your photo with your bruised face. Put it in your wallet and look at it and remember how it made you feel. It will just help with focusing on what you want. It may not stop you from having another drink but it will remind you why you gave up.
@@bridiesmith5110
Bruised face!
When I saw that I seriously thought he'd been on the bad end of a bare knuckle match.
If videos like this help you, more power to you. You've got a massive support network here mate.
Absolutely Swipe everything from you overnight, could even end you, ur looking well,be aware of the highs,the natural endorphin pumping highs, and the low low lows, but it levels out brother,and life's hunkydory life on life's turms
Lost my only brother to alcohol, he drank so much he didn't even have time for his grandkids, don't think he even knew their names. Such a loving, generous guy before
I'm so sorry 😞
@@BaldFoodieGuy thanks mate. Not going to give advice but at least you've identified your failings,which we all have. GOOD LUCK.
As a subscriber, I’m proud of you! Keep up the good work!
I had the same thing, which is why I no longer drink
so sad to hear that .
Important thing to remember from someone who's done it, you may well have the odd 'relapse' but if you're serious about it DO NOT let it convince you you've failed and to just go back to the old ways, one slip up is not a total loss
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Yes it's not easy, I really hope I don't.
@@BaldFoodieGuy once you have one, they all wanna join the party, don't give em access, just sit back and watch how silly they become. The binges were once us !
@BaldFoodieGuy you've got this my man
It's a question of sobriety isn't the goal. It has to be teamed with peace of mind or Sobriety can be worse than drinking. I was 10 years sober but suicidal because I never understood the nature of this illness.
I struggle with binge drinking. My problem thinking that after a couple of months I can have one pint. I end up back at square one. Keep it up mate , don't be tempted.
And you can do it also, we are all with any one that's at least trying. Been there. It's tough, but not unbeatable, and yeah I get the relapse bit.
Yes it's not easy at at all.
And that is the problem isn't it - but in fact you cannot ever again touch it. One day at a time and have faith in yourself that you can do it.
The fact you're talking about it and know and are admitting your faults in your situation is a MASSIVE plus. Keep trying pal. You will get there.🫶🫶
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Congratulations 🎉 14 years sober here, the world became bright again, so glad you’re doing it!
Practice, practice, until it becomes your practice. You've got this.
Afternoon Gareth, as a psychiatric nurse I agree with you, it has to be in your mindset, nobody else can do it for you, you have to want to give up binge drinking. Same as drug users, if it’s not in their mindset to give them up,they won’t succeed. Your doing well mate, keep at it
Cheers James, yes I hope I can keep it up. Thank you.
@@BaldFoodieGuy You will Gareth, just don't bow to pressure from friends. Stand firm.
Man! Look at your eyes! Look at how wide open they are how rested they look. You are absolutely making progress here, regardless of how difficult it may be, we're already starting to see the progress you made just looking at your your face. Keep it up! You're doing amazing.
Thanks! Will do!
The awful truth is that you will always be a binge drinker given the chance and avoidance is the best way, and knowing so many of us are watching will help! So glad your jaw is improving, and you are looking quite bright about the eyes again. It will get easier, but it still is going to take a long time. Crossed fingers, and keep going, we are all proud of you!
I am alcoholic (now sober over 10 years) and I love great supermarket food. I have SO MUCH in common with this channel. Thank you Gareth for all your amazing work.
You are so welcome!
Gareth I must say your eyes look much clearer and brighter. So please keep it up best wishes to you and your family.
Hi I’ve just put similar , he looks much fitter
Well done Gareth. You look well and are doing great.
I've done the same with smoking.
Quit completely.
I still have the odd drink, but nothing like I used to.
I hope to stop like you soon.
All the best 👍
Cheers Ian and well done quitting smoking. I don't smoke but if it's like trying to quit alcohol it's not easy.
Well done Gareth. My wife and I love your videos and feel like we’ve found a friend, so we are really rooting for you in this latest battle.
Thanks so much!
Gareth ive been messaging since you did the video 3 wks ago. I am two weeks into my journey with no alcohol and appreciate your honesty incoming forward. Wish you and family the best. I look forward to the updates gives me targets to stick to
Well done also mate keep it up
I'm 6 months sober and feel great. I still have dreams at night where I'm drunk, and I wake up panicking.
Your doing brilliant my friend❤❤❤
Your doing really well Gareth 👏 👏👏👏
Oh thank you
16 days today Gareth! God bless you! I am running 8 days behind you! 🙂
You got this Brian 👍
@@BaldFoodieGuy Thanks friend.
The most important thing about 'putting it out there' is giving yourself nowhere to hide. You pointed out the zero alcohol beers, you did the right thing ditching those, they are just a crutch for people that feel the pressure of other people's perceived opinion's.
You are doing the right thing for your girls, your missus and yourself. Nothing else matters.
That's the key, you have to 'want' to stop drinking. It's a long journey that has to be taken one day at a time. I drank to blunt the effects of PTSD after military service, gave up in my early thirties and after more than thirty years sober, I have to keep vigilant and stay commited to my resolve.
Great job. So impressed with your strength. As a daughter of an alcoholic, it makes my heart happy. Thank you for being a great dad and doing better.
Thank you so much!
Gaz am 82 year old woman loves my wine but you have inspired me to take a bit more responsibility. Good luck in your journey - hate that word but you know what I mean. I admire and support you. Love your channel. Every good wish to you and your family.❤
Still struggling myself, but these updates are helping me keep it up.
It does feel good to feel like I’m not alone. I managed to resist my urges the other day even though I was feeling awful which usually sets me off, I’m pretty proud of myself there :)
You got this!
@@BaldFoodieGuy thank you so much man!! you too! 💪🏻❤️
Keep it up, Gareth, your words are spot on.
You have plenty of support and people who will listen to you on your channel.
I appreciate that!
At this point, Gareth, your liver will be sighing with relief, jumping with joy, and starting to heal.
Absolutely brilliant .... Keep going! And yes, keep us updated as we all wish you well.
Cheers yes hope so. I just need to keep it up.
This is another day , feel
Proud every day counts .🙏🏽❤️😘
Hello Gareth my daughter is a flight attendant and Six years ago she was in a foreign country where she had a fall due to being drunk she spent several days in hospital…. The airline paid for her husband to fly to the country where she was having treatment…. she was given six months leave without pay! She is now back flying and enjoying life without alcohol it has been six years now that she is sober and we are all so very proud of her. One day at a time Gareth
Well done, you are doing so well. You are doing it for yourself but I know your kids will thank you when they are older. Great update xx
Thank you so much!
Afternoon mate I gave up drink and gambling at the same time almost I've not had a drink or a gamble for nearly seven years now keep strong my mate the big scouse lad
I'm always glad when I wake up on a Saturday or Sunday morning not feeling dog rough , and it's that dread of feeling physically and mentally destroyed the next day that stops me from drinking. I feel better within myself and think more clearly when I'm not going through that 3 day hangover.
When I was in my twenties I’d feel rubbish until about lunchtime then be bouncing again, now in my fifties like you say the two or even three day hangover is real, not just physically but mentally with anxiety and depression in huge scary dollops, it’s simply a poor deal and no longer worth it, I love waking up and realising I’m fine I’ve got energy and what are we doing today !
@@kenthigginbottom8958 That's exactly it, I used to think it was just me but everyone I speak to about it is the same. Up until my late 20s , a bacon, sausage & tomato sandwich at work would sort me out on a Monday morning and by Tuesday I was looking forward to the 4 day weekend sesh again, but when 30 came it was like flicking a switch. I was at an annual music festival in Ireland and woke up on the second morning thinking how I never used to feel so knackered. All my mates had already had their breakfast and gone out again but I didn't get out of bed until after 2pm, and it was downhill after that. The sessions got less and the hangovers got longer after that. The recovery time became an extra day for every decade older I got, so now I'm pushing 60 I carefully pick and choose when to have a drink. Last Christmas Day was the first time I didn't drink at all for over 40 years and I enjoyed it just as much plus I remembered everything about it.
You and everyone else who is joining you on this journey and battle, more power to all of you!
Well done Gareth you are doing Great & you look very well, i totally agree with you that you have to WANT to stop & i look forward to hearing your weekly update.. 👏👏👏
Proud of you.
You are doing something really good.
Keep on going my good friend.
You won't regret giving up drink. You really won't !!
Cheers Keith
Congrats Gareth, I am seven days sober today. I was a binge drinker everyday for six months 😭 and a heavy vaper. I quit both on the same day. Still in detox and suffering the shakes but everyday gets easier. It is a mind thing, when I was drinking I couldn't imagine getting through the next 12 hours without a drink. Now it seems crazy, I don't even crave it at the moment. Hope everyone battling the booze wins🎉
you’re doing amazing!!
You are amazing, you have got this and you will get better. Wishing you continued success.
@@wiredmindthank you 🙏
@@denisemeredith2436thank you, I have been listening to Allen Carr's The Easy Way and it has helped me make that mental shift to get off the booze. It was getting to the point where I wasn't even getting drunk anymore, just drinking to feel normal. GP has helped with beta blockers to ease the withdrawal symptoms, luckily I only needed them for the first 3 days, now the shakes are mild and I feel good.😊
Got to say Gareth, I’m proud of you. You look so much healthier, the whites of your eyes are white. I have had a personal tragedy with alcohol involving someone I loved, love still. I hope doing this so publicly helps you and helps others. You have my heartfelt support and I wish you and your family a happier, wealthier and fresher future. Keep up the good work 🩷
Thank you
Well done you for sticking with it👍
Thanks 👍
One day at a time Gareth. You decided you needed your family more than the booze, well done you.
Great news Gareth!
Your honesty is truly amicable.
Well done on your new path.
Your family must be very proud of you because as a viewer I am.
Keep going. Well done to everyone on a similar path.
Thanks so much!
Tell you what Gaz, even already you’re looking a lot healthier. Your skin’s a better colour, you look leaner. Keep it up big man. Proud of you.
Thanks so much
Right alongside ya buddy but I'm quitting smoking.. keep it going and you will get all the benefits of improved health and your body will thank you for your perseverance
You absolute legend
Twenty four days is fantastic! Well done, Gareth - so proud of you, mate. Keep it up.
Thank you.
Hard this time of year, sunny afternoons/evenings in a beer garden is one of my biggest downfalls. Best of luck.
Keeping it up Gareth we are all with you good luck and thanks for being honest
Keep it up mate - your positivity will be helping others as you travel this road. Well done.❤
It takes a real man to admit one's mistakes Gareth. We're all behind you on your journey...💪💪💪
Stick with it buddy 🎉
Cheers pal 👍
We are all with you brother, stay strong .
Thanks pal 👍
your looking a lot better mate , looking more healthy and younger the sparks in your eyes LIFE . well done keep going .
Mate, you look so much healthier, like seriously a new man! Quitting obviously agrees with you!
Cheers Colin
24 days mate, well done. We’re all with you. You’re an absolute gem - the real deal. The genuine article. Inspiring to see
Thanks 👍
Well done Gareth. Thanks for being there for all of us who are victims of alcohol. God bless Gareth see you next week.
Well done, I've been sober 10 years, went from social drinker to binge drinker to full blown alcohol for breakfast to stop the shakes. I was lucky never to get stopped while driving and losing my licence. Life is much better sober and cheaper!
Well done mate
I can’t go a day without several pints so well done to you for staying sober. Takes a lot of inner power.
You're doing great mate, and just think, you may be the inspiration for people struggling with the same problem. They see you going through this, being honest and giving blow by blow details. It's always easier if you can share your experiences with others, then everyone knows they're not alone. Well done. Your family must be so proud of you in what you're doing. I for one as just a subscriber am.
You are doing great mate, keep it up. Its not just one big decision, its a lot of smaller ones every day, small episodes of saying no to yourself. You have a lot of people supporting you, you are a genuine bloke trying hard!
Cheers Neil
Your mindset is the key to success. I know from my own success in quitting smoking back in 2004. Once I had realised I no longer "need" to smoke, quitting actually became quite easy. Making that psychological break is what did it and made that journey to non-smoking less bumpy. Draw up a costs/benefits chart for binge drinking. Under costs you list all the negatives that binge drinking gives you - I'm sure you can think of a lot more than just having accidents. Under benefits you list the positives of binge drinking. Hopefully you will end up with a longer list of costs to benefits to aid you in keeping free of booze. You do not "need" to drink alcohol. It is "not" essential to your life. One final thing: put all the money you would have spent on booze away in a savings account. You'll will soon get to see another "cost" of binge drinking and a "benefit" of quitting. Good luck with your continued success.
If you do find yourself facing a moment of weakness, sit down and work out exactly how much money you have spent on booze in the last 36 years.
Keep it up mate, I'm struggling to give up the green and find this very inspiring.
Best of luck!
You gave nothing to be sorry about what you are doing. It is amazing you're a credit to your family you should be proud we as a community are proud of you Gareth all the best 👍
Thank you so much!
My father often told me how he had to go and get his father at the bar when he was a child and then one day my grandfather just decided to stop and he never touch alchohol again. I never saw him drunk , he stopped before my mom and dad got married and he died when I was 16 so I guess it he stopped drinking at least 20 years before he died. You can do it, just hang in there and pray every day for the strength to say no.
You are doing a fantastic job Gareth keep going as best you can. X
Thank you, I will
Still standing with you Gareth no alcohol here either, we're all with you and stronger 💪 together ❤❤
Keep doing these videos Gareth. I was a drunk, I quit for 15 years, relapsed for a bit, quit again, and I'm keeping it up this time. Keep reminding yourself that you're a drunk, and that's not what you want to be.
If you ever feel tempted to have a drink, tell your wife or family, or even CZcams, they and we will keep reminding you why you want to quit. 💪
After 5 yrs of waiting for a transplant, I have recently been told I can no longer have one. It's ALL about your mindset. As tough as it seems, find and concentrate on the positives, Well done Gareth.
Are you going to be ok 😢
@@BaldFoodieGuy Kind of you to ask. The machine will keep me going for a few more years. But I will make the best of things and the love of friends is invaluable. I haven't drunk very much at all for 5 yrs. You'll look back in a year or so and be so pleased you made a change.
Well done Gareth. Doing an update every week - at least until you are truely over it - is a good idea. There is power in public shaming and you have us to answer to as well as your family if you fall off the waggon. Incidentally the phrase "on the waggon" refers to condemed hanging victims going to the gallows on a waggon not being allowed to get drunk to escape the experience... it's a peculiar old saying.
It took me about three years to stop smoking, so I know it's hard. I'm glad you've given up the non-alcoholic rubbish. Keep at it.
If the switch has been flipped, you just gotta keep it that way, sometimes its tougher than others, but its always worth it.........
Throw in a few good habits where and when you can, a daily walk, a weekly swim, a round of golf ⛳ and don't do it alone! Regular social therapy is better with friends or family 👪
Keep it up mate 👍
No need to apologise, we're all behind you 👍
I got some brilliant advice... "It's not the last drink that's an issue, it's the first". Great to hear your positivity and I'm sure you're inspiring others to keep going...
It's showing in your face - you are starting to look healthy and that is the best gift you can give yourself. Life is full of opportunity and real satisfaction when you stop poisoning your body. Well done.
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Very happy for you!
You're helping me on my 2 year journey.
I used the words "I'm over it". Kind of like done and dusted.
Continue to watch your videos bouncing back and forth months and years old.
Again, they are so well edited and complete.
You are such a lovely person, continued luck and grace mate.❤️
Well done as putting family first and super proud of you and your children and wife are loving you for doing up.
The amount of support you have is always here.
Have some more bad soups and others and stay safe and well
These follow up videos are very important to you and everyone else that needs help. We are all here for you and everyone else on this path xxxx so much respect to you and all
Xx
Keep going with the weekly updates, its a pleasure to hear you are doing well, all the best
Thank you! Will do!
It's over 25 years since I quit drinking. Not that I drank a lot I didn't. Doctor told me stop or die.... I had to think about it for 2.3milli seconds lol. So stopped. Yes I miss it around Christmas time and Birthdays and Weddings. I sure do feel much better for it though. You just need a good strong mindeset. I know you can do it Gareth just keep strong. We are all behind you. Fully support you quitting and stay quitting. All my best to you and the family.
I've never made a good decision by drinking. I now see life and the world in a different way. Life is better 😌
Keep going son. I was here, 17 years ago. I told you before, no matter what other people say or think, you need to do this for you. You're counting in days, soon it'll be weeks then months. One day, you won't be counting at all. You can do it, you've made your mind up. Good luck.
It can be very dangerous for some people to quit alcohol instantly, if you're dependant.
Hang in there, buddy. It’s definitely not easy, but you have a support group of thousands.
Here in the USA, we are getting ready to celebrate the day that we gave up England.
You're helping others as well by putting this out Gareth. You've the determined mindset to master this. You can do this we're with you. Take care mate.
Sending ghost hugs!! You look great. One wake-up call was smashing my windshield on a toll-booth arm. The arm has a red reflective sticker on it, so the next morning my husband saw the smashed windshield and the red and thought I hit someone. I couldn't say 100% I didn't. That was it. Now, it is soooooo nice waking up on New Year's Day without a hangover. In years past, that day has been a recovery day. Now I can actually enjoy being off. Keep going, Gareth!! You are rocking it!!
Cheers pal 👍
100% correct. If the mind is not ready, there is no point at all in trying. Good on you and grats on the 24th day 👌.
Thank you 🙌
So so pleased for you Gareth. You are spot on. You HAVE to want to give up. Keep strong sunshine. We're all behind you on your journey. (Back on solids next week?)
Cheers Paul
I appreciate these updates. There's quite a few of us here who are also on that journey. Strength in unity!
Your doing amazing Gareth, well done, it's definitely not easy but your doing it !! Well done, good on you !! Glad your jaw is healing nicely
You're looking well! I just want encourage you to keep going, just remember your Army training all those years ago and the positives to take away from it!
After a while, you'll stop thinking about it and realise that you dont need booze to have a good time. I've been there, mate, and now cannot understand that getting trashed on alcohol, losing a couple of days and not functioning afterwards that I had a good time! Not mentioning the money i spent. Bet your thinking clearer now, feeling physically and mentally better and noticing things in life that really matter. Good on you mate! And keep doing the updates as I think it is helping you, and us, to get it out there.
Well done !!! Gareth over 3 weeks sober you should be really proud the only way is up.❤
Thanks
After about 8 weeks Gareth you'll think even clearer. What would previously fog your mind will hardly bother you. I know this may seem like nonsense but every day you go without will make you stronger.
I'm not saying the fight is over, far from it, but doing this diary is absolutely the best thing for you right now, and we are all here for you.
God bless you mate, be well and stay positive!
Hi Gareth I'm glad to see you are doing ok. Just a reminder that if any of your viewers are constantly drinking and are on hard drinks like vodka etc, don't just stop. Seek advice and come of gradually. I was a hard drinker and stopped, I ended up in a and e having withdrawal fits. It is quite common for people to fall of the wagon, and like you said if you have the right mindset get back on. It helps if you have support, you may have to ditch some of your drinking buddies as they may encourage you just to have one it won't hurt. Then you find your on a session.
Well done Gareth.
Cheers Billy
We are all with you & wishing you well on this journey. You will get through this. We can hear the determination & fight in you. These updates are good for us all Gareth. Sending you all good wishes. You're doing amazing! 👍
Thank you so much!
That’s amazing work!! Let go any shame or guilt. It was an experience that led you to the wonderful moment your in right now. Look around in your mind and in your heart, you experience has created so much space for love, it was just a seed you planted that no longer needs watered. From it now will grow so many wonderful things. Beauty and gratitude.
Im 58 been in therapy for many years for my mental health.nothing to do with the booze i know that but when day turns to night the only person that can put you on a good path is you and youve got to want it.strikes me that you do.keep fighting the good fight.regards from down south
Keep up the good work I am about 11 years in, took a long time until I could have a beer without going on a large one. I still drink now and then but I limit myself to 2 or 3 and I consume about one or two a month. I have bottles and bottles of drink left over from xmas and parties that just sit there and I no longer even have an urge to drink them. It takes a long time but it is worth it.
Well done pal. ‘Stopping’ drinking is just amazing, using your self discipline to do the right and proper thing. It’s just brilliant , your family must be so pleased too? Keep it up and stay strong. Well done. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
24 days is some achievement! No going back now fella! You're properly invested and if you ever find yourself struggling, think about all of the effort you have put in to get this far! Well done!