Never Thought I'd Feel Like This After Quitting Alcohol
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- Quitting alcohol. Stop drinking alcohol. Giving up the booze. This is my journey of quitting binge drinking after 36 years. I'm on day 30 now alcohol free. • Quitting Alcohol
Don't take it for granted.
I've done 6 months, 8 months, and 2 years drink free. Each time I had the same arrogance as you. I'll never ever ever drink again.
One moment of weakness was all it took.
Love the fact you're embracing sober loving - but don't get complacent with it ❤
I never saw one iota of arrogance
Isnt it better to just stop drinking like crazy instead of stop drinking at all? Problems coming when you eat too much drink too much run too much work too much. People doing all sort of things too much and then regret. But if you drink a bottle of wine every week with family or a beer or even few shots of vodka once in a week you not alcoholic.
@@sajuente8235 No it isn't.
Some people can't stop when they start so need to avoid it completely. People who binge need to avoid it as well.
@@sajuente8235 There are different types of people. Some say that "I'm the one is too many and a hundred is not enough". For these people abstinence is possible and probably wise.
30 days! Congrats man! I'm 558 days sober, every week I feel stronger. So worth it. Big respect
Well done indeed 👏
Well done 👍👏
You are an inspiration to your family and friends, well done you.
Congratulations ❤ I totally salute you and your strength
My daughter is 550 days sober today. She smiles big smiles, that come from within her, truly amazing to see, and feel.
Last year gave up for 5 months and lost 15kg👌this time round 4 days, Proud of you 🏆
Nearly 70 years old and I found I was no longer enjoying alcohol. Drinking for the sake of it. Not that I drank heavily, never binge drinking, cant remember the last time I was drunk, I would have a couple of cans of beer a night. Now I drink alcohol free beer, the Guinness is great, I feel more alert, hard to explain. Having a dodgy liver , caused by years of drinking, and medication I was taking just help me to make this commitment. Good luck, I hope you can keep alcohol free, 2 years for me now. I'm sure you can also do it.
I don't drink because my father is a chronic alcoholic. He has had numerous wake up calls that he didn't heed. I now accept that I cannot change the fact that he will drink himself to death.
I am proud of you for listening to your wakeup call. Be grateful that you had that terrible fall. That fall has saved you and your family. Wishing you all the best. Don't let your guard down. Keep going your doing great!
I am pretty sure that my Family thought the same about me. But I changed at 44, and ironically am literally the 'Don' of my Family. Oldest Living member.
Don't get over confident.. Keep your guard up.
Right. I gave up alcohol for 6 months and after about 3 months the obvious health improvements and generally feeling better stopped. Felt like I could have a drink...
Exactly!! I thought I could test out Heineken Zero that I had gotten used to for 3 months and did a purely scientific test and bought 1 bottle of real Heineken to try them side by side after 3 months which is the first and longest time without alcohol for the first time in over 21 years! It tasted like chemicals/methylated spirits!! Before I knew it I was back drinking again...still doing it now.....
@Defensive_Wounds Well, what I'd say is, don't think about yesterday. Leave yesterday, where it should be and start again as if it never existed. Don't even think of tomorrow. Only now that counts. However long you stop for, will benefit your overall health.
@@raptorak1everyone is different. Depends on how much inner strength the individual has.
Alcohol is very very sneaky. Stay vigilant.
Never touched alcohol for about 4 years and its great waking up without feeling as if a badger has slept in your mouth.
lol What were you drinking pal? never heard that saying! peace!
What a turn of phrase 🤣🤣🤣
Slept, and another S word I won’t mention haha.
Arse-first!
You’re drinking the wrong stuff.
Still walking with you, still not had a drink and not even wanting one! We’ve got this❤ 💪🏻
Brilliant 😊
It’s been five month now, since I had my last drink. Well done buddy 👍🏼
I used to drink 2 bottles of whiskey a day, every day. It was so difficult getting sober, from that (and pills), but I’m doing it and have been for several years. Keep going!!! Mark.
@@DrMark1981 your liver must be shot?
Same. It’s been 5 months since I had a drink
@@jackbrown4130Well done 👍.
Well done, Mark 👍.
Well done Mark.
Stay strong 💪🏽.
And positive buddy..👊
Day 22 for me! Congrats on the big 30! I have found that the better I feel the more I am tempted to go back... but I know this. Don't believe the lie that says you can pick it back up for a bit. I have fell for that one many times... A made up mind is a powerful thing. I tell myself: I lack nothing. I have everything I need. God bless you and all. you love.
Well done
Champion 🏆
Sobriety is golden Brian well done. Never let that demon on your shoulder whisper louder in your ear than the determined voice in your head. 👊👊👏👏
👍 you have your life back Gareth there’s so much more to life than drinking, you have a family, I have grandchildren I want to see then grow be proud of yourself 😊
I'm 15 years in!! You won't regret this keep going you look great! You're doing the right thing xx
Thank you
Be careful!!! Don't think it's left you. I'm 4 months in and the old mindset kicks in. Stay diligent and free!😃
25+ years drink free for me. If I can do this so can you Gareth. Stay strong.
Well done matey
Well done, I thought I was doing well at 20+ years. lol
Awesome. Coming up to 20 years in Sep myself
I'd say around 22 years for me. In my younger years I used to be a proper nightmare drinker lol
Never a casual drink always a binge! A functioning alcoholic i was labelled, I'd get hammered a few times through the week but always roll up for work early and get it done. But it all caught up with me and my wallet, I started slowing right down and then just stopped.. And that was that! 22 years and counting of complete zero booze.
You're just a beginner 😂@@sparsh415
Be on guard for the unguarded moment. Don't forget that last drunk.
Not only is it great to wake up without a hangover, Gareth, but alcohol is a poison and a carcinogen. Your body thanks you.
100% right 👍🏻
Yes, basically redefine Alcohol as a 'Class A Drug' which makes you an addict.
You haven't cracked anything, don't let the mind decive you already
I've not had a drink for 3 weeks now ...keep it up m8 👍
Well done
Almost hit a month 👍🏼
One of the most important jobs you will ever have is being a dad,a dad that is present and 100% reliable and your being that,remember you only get one go at this,well done,great start.😊
So true
5+ years sober. I still think about it all the time - How great I feel. I don't think I'll ever not realize the contrast between a body with vs. a body without alcohol. Keep it going, sir!!!
Fair play to you mate. I binge drink myself, I could go for one month, two months without a drink, then I'd go and get hammered everyday for a week or two. Absolute madness.
As your body cleans itself of the booze, you will start to fell better, happier and more clear headed, as you are no longer poisoning yourself, so enjoy this as it is your bodies way of saying thank you. ;)
Lovely comment👍
Exactly as I felt after giving up. It's been 19 years now since I give up and don't miss it one bit. I have the utmost confidence you can do this. Congrats Gareth.
Cheers and well done 19 years is amazing
A lot of people don’t realise the beauty in the struggle. Without the struggle, we don’t grow.
Very true 👍
I "struggled" mightily for many years. Then one day, when I could no longer live with the guy in the mirror, I completely surrendered. That was the moment my recovery began. From that day forward, the "struggle" was OVER!
My focus shifted from "struggling" to "not drink", to changing ME...the ROOT PROBLEM. The more I worked to change ME, the less alcohol was a part of my consciousness. Otherwise known as "FREEDOM".✌
I agree. 👍.
20 years in the Military and then many years as a Publican? Boozing was just a part of my life. I'm now 71 and I no longer drink like I used to. I was " tea total " for about 5 years. It was a struggle, but I stuck with it. Now I have the odd drink at social events. But now I control the drink. The drink no longer controls me. I've lost weight, I've reduced my waistline and now I feel like I'm back into a healthy, fit life.
Don’t speak too soon mate, I gave up for 4 months and relapsed, just missed sitting in a beer garden with the mrs. Can’t seem to get back in the mindset again to go tea total
I quit drink 25 years ago and I do not have any problems I still go down to the pub with my mates who all drink
I tried that and enjoyed it for about an hour and a half until their booze kicked in and they started talking nonsense. lol
Thanks Gaz, day 8 for me. Please do keep posting, they’re such positive films, thank you.
Well done
I'm 64 now and I always feel sh1te for 3 or 4 days after a Friday night binge. Gone are the days when I feel ok by 10.00 the following morning.
Well done my friend, I had this epiphany about 15 years ago, I just stopped one night after coming back from a gig, I'm a magician and used to have a fair few drinks after the nights entertainment, I have a similar path to the one you are on, it does dip a bit, because the reason you were having a drink always comes back. I hope you keep up the challenge, you sound as if you will, I take my hat off to you, it's a tough old game, and sometimes you will wonder why you are doing it, and that's when you have to be strong, I didn't have a drink problem, I wasn't an alcoholic, but I needed to stop, with me there were no half measures, all or bugger all, that's me. if I wanted a drink now, I would have one, but I keep thinking that I would have to reset the clock again, and I'm not sure that I could do it again. I know you aren't going back on this, but all the same you have my admiration and best wishes for what lies ahead. Cheers Gareth ,this is a very important video, but aren't they all. !
Smiling from ear to ear at this update (probably looking a little bit mad 😂)
Well done! 30 days is a big milestone, and may there be many more to come 💪🏼 Great to see you feeling so positive Gaz, and good luck at the hospital 😊
And for anyone else on the sober journey, this stranger is rooting for you, too 🙏🏼
It’s so lovely to see you looking so well and being so positive. My husband is on this journey with you. Your words of encouragement are greatly appreciated 😊
Thank you
Thanks. I'm on day 22 so will be interested in your journey and will look for these updates.
Well done
Excellent! Well done to you. Onwards and upwards Gareth. 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
I think its a good idea to count daily!! You are going to have days when you wobble, but thats only to be expected.... Keep up the good work, just remember you are doing it for yourself and you WILL succeed!! xx
Well done Gareth. X
Well done. I really love the updates. Most of us are interested in you as a human being now - not just if baked beans are any good.
Just remember, you're only human. It's ok to feel the urge, and it's ok to struggle to deal with it. Just be strong, hour by hour, day by day.
Well done Brother. (Sober 84 days in an hour and 44 mins). I feel refreshed, my concentration levels are much higher. Keep going you got this.
Keep it up well done 👏
Keep at it, you're doing great. I bet your wife and children are loving their new dad/husband. I'm 15 days smoke-free, and I'm already feeling better, coughing gone and sleeping all night instead of waking in the middle of a night struggling to breathe.
I am super proud of you. I want you to keep posting this good news regularly. 🤗
I wish you could go on national television with this Gareth, I think you might be just inspiring a lot of people, Your journey is a true one. Please keep the updates coming and great to see you fighting this. All the best of luck. From Gerry and Susan from Scotland.
Congrats Gareth 30 days and counting. Fantastic news! You look fantastic by the way. 💪🏻 I’m the daughter of an alcoholic father. I’ve never felt much desire for booze, I’ll possibly have a glass of wine with food. Never desire a second glass. ❤ All the very best to you and yours.
Thank you
Brilliant Gareth, keep going.
Cheers Sly
Good on ya Gareth. Im two and a half yeas in now hangover free. Easy peasy.😃
It's been six months for me, feeling grateful, happier and healthier, but constantly aware how easy it could be to be back in that dark place, stay strong
Well done Gareth stay positive
Well done Gareth, amazing to be speaking about it on CZcams to help others 👏
Thank you
Keep going, Gareth. There will be times which are more difficult, more tempting. But you have the strength… stick with it. Use every bit of support you can get.
Keep going mate. Massive respect. Your simple honesty about this will help and maybe inspire others. 🙏
I appreciate that!
Well done Gareth. Everything you say makes sense. It's great to hear.
Keep it going. I’m 2 years T Total now and still miss it occasionally. but I don’t put myself into situations where I’m tempted to drink again.
I’ve just come off morphine after 9 months. Been slowly weening off it for 4 weeks.
Im on day 3 without and starting to feel better. No sweats runny nose of stomach cramps now.
Addiction is a very serious problem and wish everyone success in their own journey.
Well done pal
My message is you are fighting a much bigger fight so all the best you are important you are loved by all in the rehab community well done
Well done my friend, you are doing really well. Keep going and know that we are all with you x
1, redefine Alcohol as 'Class A' drug, realise you are actually a drug Addict, then there is a new Mindset about Alcohol.( 25 years sober, 7 years since methadone myself)
Well done Man! Be proud, and keep doing what you're doing.
I appreciate it!
I can't wait to see your 2 month, 4 month, half a year, year! It's going to be inspirational and I have every faith in you!
Absolutely Great Comment ❤
Fingers crossed!
In my early days of stopping alcohol I just remind myself of all the stupid things and wasted money and time I did when drinking. Stay strong and keep up the good work. At least you have your looks back now ha ha ha.
You're doing great Gaz. I know what you mean, sitting out in the garden nice and early is lovely thing. Keep it up!
Well done Gareth keep it up, I gave up the heavy drinking 3 years ago after my 65th birthday, I have the occasional single malt now and again but like you my issue was the binge drinking, feel so much better now I stopped that.
Way to go!! Keep it up and keep counting every day. I'm so proud of you and I'm so thrilled to hear you talk about the birds in the morning. Life is precious and can be absolutely beautiful. I decided to quit drinking a long time ago, and I enjoy the world around me so much more. Thanks for sharing your experience, and please keep sharing; your progress can help others, and having us all watching you can help you. Take good care and love from Canada ✌️ 🇨🇦 ❤
Thank you so much!!
I'm so happy for you!!!
Keep buggering on.😊
I often watch the sun coming up, listening to The Byrds. Great band .
You're doing amazing Gareth! Stay strong, never look back. Hope all goes well with maxillofacial. It's my favourite time of the day, early morning, before anyone wakes. It's time for me to sit quietly with a cuppa & listen to the birdsong & plan my day. It's so good to hear you've found a way to unwind & contemplate life. We're all wishing you well. Stay positive 👍
Count the days - you’ve earned them!!
Be proud of yourself!!
Nearly 6 years sober now. I don’t EVER want to go back to it.
🏆🏆🏆
Thank you
Keep going mate, try not to keep counting, just forget about drinking, it's in the past,
Woohoo! You are doing incredible! You look better, and you look like you feel better! I quit three years ago September. It’s 100% *worth celebrating* and every day is a benchmark! Bless you and thank you for sharing the journey 💖
I quit for 5 month. life was wonderful. thought I'd try a cheeky one and, well, that's 18 months ago and today's my first day off the bloody stuff again. do not let your guard down!
Well done 👏
Your first month milestone passed. Well done Gareth.
Sounds like you have pushed through that wall.
Keep going.
I bet your family are proud of you as we all are. SMASH IT👊
The amount of wasted days spent ill after being on the piss is what I regret most personally. Wasted time in the prime of life is criminal. Well done so far and best of luck to you.👍
Well done G! You’re playing a blinder, all the best!
Well done, a whole month already. I know some people say not to count the days, but if it works for you, that is what you do - aw, heck, if it helps to count your toes, do that too! Don’t worry if you get difficult days in the future, everyone gets those, for all sorts of reasons, not just alcohol, but you will get over them, honestly. I bet the Good Lady and the Young Ladies are glad to see the new you. All the best to all of you. 😊
Edit: oops, forgot to say, good luck for Thursday 🤞
BLOODY BRILLIANT AND SO MANY PEOPLE ARE ON THE JOURNEY WITH YOU , INCLUDING ME . WE GOT THIS !!!!!!!!
Cheers Kevin
Please don't get complacent, thats when slips happen. Stay strong
Keep reminding yourself of how much better you feel, you're doing wonderfully well. Don't ever let complacency creep in, keep reminding yourself of the reason you stopped.
You're back in control. Remain there, be really f"cking stubborn. Best wishes fella.
Huge congratulations 30 days is massive and your video updates are inspirational to many many people. I bet your family are very proud of you too, and love having you present at weekends and not lying in bed trying to get over a hangover. Keep going. We are ALL right beside you on this journey 💕💕 Xx
Hi thank you
Well done Gareth I've done 7 years now it's like I've never drank I'm 62 now don't miss it a bit I find it quite funny to watch people drink can't see any sense in it now you stay strong take one day at a time don't look for excuses to re start best wishes !! 👍👍🏴🦊
So, so good to hear how positive you feel! Great update 👍👍👍🎉🎉
Thank you!! 😊
I gave up as a new year resolution this year...still going.
Well done keep it up. I’m almost a year free with smoking and vaping. I know how it is to give up what is an addiction. You are on the road to recovery. Pleased for you.
Hell yeah! Keep up the good work, brother!
Congrats mate. That the first thong I noticed was getting up early and seeing the day arrive. Best feeling ever just sitting there in the stillness, and not getting up in the afternoon hung over.
You're right it's great isn't it
Well done Gareth keep up the good work. Remember one day at a time on your journey, there will be temptations but stay positive.
Hi, Gareth. You just wait till you get to week 11 - it's phenomenal! It only gets better! Trust me, I've been there.
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Well done it's great to hear your feeling better and doing so well, big pat on the back.
Congratulations ,another day ,30 of them of regaining your life , respect and trust back from your loved ones and your self , im 16 years sober one day at a time by the grace of God , no more shame just a happy life ❤️ you are glowing with your soul coming back to life ❤️ im so proud of you and to share this journey 🎊🎉🎊🎉
Thank you
I've learnt that one day at a time is the best way to go forward. Well done to you on your journey
Every day alcohol-free is a victory. There's nothing wrong with counting victories!🙂
Nice one Gary. You know what, you've got this. Dont give up giving up!
What a blessing you are giving your children & family. One day at a time… each day counts. 💜
Well done Gareth, keep up the good work. Been over 13 years for me and I feel so healthy. 👍
🎉Well Done Gaz🎉 Truly proud of you and your journey xx
That's such great news and such a relief to hear. I stopped drinking because it's a depressant... I found myself mentally much better without it and going for walks.
Brilliant news keep going. We are all so proud of you. ❤😊🎉🎉
I'm an old granma so I can say this. Your skin looks a lot better, I noticed a while back that it was beginning to look ropy.
No Alcohol. Clear Eyes, Better Skin, less Brittle Bones, due to Alcohol leaching Vitamin C, better looking and feeling Hair, etc.
Keep going Gareth, i am 13 days sober today, withdrawal symptoms have gone and like you i feel good and dont want to drink. I am never going to put that poison in my body again 😊
Well done 👏
Well Done, Mate. Brilliant. You sleep so much better when alcohol is not involved.
Your videos will help so many people.
Good Luck on Thursday.
Happy Monday.
Similar thing happened to me on the 25th of May after Celtic and Rangers game, fell over pished broke my ribs and smashed all my face in. Wake up call so knocked 20 years of binge drinking on the head. Just over a month off it now and as you say, the weekends seem so much more fullfilled now, spending more time with my kids rather than sat drinking cans then riding hangovers. It's no life to be living a complete waste! Good luck in your journey pal
Don’t listen to the voice that say’s….hey just a shandy…or do you know what… Im gunna have just one ….you might never get that voice if you do…..ignore it 😄🤩 big love dude 🫡😉🪩
You brought a tear to my eye. I am so glad for you! Bless!
Thank you so much!
Complacency is your worst enemy, dont get overconfident. You are doing really well. Congratulations. Make sure you reward yourself, for example, a new book, cd/dvd, a piece of clothing, whatever floats your boat. That way, you have something other than booze to look forward to, and being sober will feel less like a chore. WELL DONE
Count those days! You work hard for each one of them! Dont let down your guard! Its in times like these that the little devil in your head will try to convince you that you can get away with a drink. Remember why you quit.
Reflect upon the bad times, it'll help keep you on the right path when you're feeling tempted.
Wonderful Gareth. Keep that healthy mindset.xx
Keep on going man - I didn’t think I needed to quit but starting to realise how I much I rely on alcohol to have a good time.
I too struggle to know when to stop when I’ve started and I know if I keep on it can and will get bad.
Big respect 🫡 & thanks for sharing your journey Gareth 🤗
Well done and keep going! You’ll feel more amazing with each passing day 😊